Some Japanese Flowers

Some Japanese Flowers

Author: Dinah Berland

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1606061305

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Captivated in his youth by the new technology of photography. Kazumasa Ogawa (1860-1929) became one of the most enterprising and important early photographers, technicians, and printers in Japan. This book presents a majestic collection of images from one of Japan's most important early photographers.


Japanese Paper Flowers

Japanese Paper Flowers

Author: Hiromi Yamazaki

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1462920594

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Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing--except they will never wilt! The sculptural quality of these flowers is an amazing and creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding, a baby shower, or any other special event. All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including: 5 different roses--these romantic flowers can be mixed and matched to create a natural looking bouquet Frilly carnations--full of intricate folds and textures, these popular flowers are just as much fun in paper form Colorful tulips--carry a piece of spring with you throughout the entire year Delicate cherry blossoms--enjoy the wonders of cherry blossom season in your own home 3 bold sunflowers--in slightly different shapes and sizes, these cheerful flowers create a sunny bouquet when grouped together Festive poinsettias--blooms that will look fresh throughout the entire holiday season And many more! Simple instructions, templates and colorful step-by-step photos show even novice paper crafters how to create each project, and how to gather them into incredible paper flower bouquets. There are instructions showing how the designs can be used in 18 amazing ways--for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining--including: Spectacular wreaths Decorative ornaments Customized photo frames Individualized bookmarks Perhaps best of all, there are instructions for exquisite wearable pieces, sure to draw appreciative comments and perfect as gifts for loved ones: A fashionable floral crown Cheerful brooches A statement corsage Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue--all of which can be found online and in paper stores--you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!


Japanese Woodblock Flower Prints

Japanese Woodblock Flower Prints

Author: Tanigami Kônan

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-09-28

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0486134466

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Extraordinary collection of Japanese woodblock prints by a well-known artist features 120 plates in brilliant color. Realistic images from a rare edition include daffodils, tulips, and other familiar and unusual flowers.


The Flowers of Japan and the Art of Floral Arrangement

The Flowers of Japan and the Art of Floral Arrangement

Author: Josiah Conder

Publisher:

Published: 1891

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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This striking work, prepared through the enthusiasm of Professor Conder, who was Professor of Art and Architecture to the Japanese Government, is particularly important as it includes six woodblocks by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, deemed to be perhaps the finest print designer of the period (1839-1892) - a Kuniyoshi pupil who stands almost alone in expressing ukiyo-e vigor during the years of social, political and artistic upheaval.


Japanese Fabric Flowers

Japanese Fabric Flowers

Author: Sylvie Blondeau

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-12-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782212280

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The Japanese word 'kanzashi' originally referred to decorative pins as part of the traditional female hairstyles. These pins were often works of art in themselves, holding in place elaborate floral arrangements made with natural or silk flowers. Today, kanzashi encompasses flowers made from regular fabrics. Sylvie Blondeau shows you how to make 65 of these simply stunning designs. The projects are so easy and fun to make that you will soon be making them for every occasion. Perfect as accessories on clothing, jewellery, home decorations or table adornments for special occasions.


Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, and Nationalisms

Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, and Nationalisms

Author: Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 0226620689

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Why did almost one thousand highly educated "student soldiers" volunteer to serve in Japan's tokkotai (kamikaze) operations near the end of World War II, even though Japan was losing the war? In this fascinating study of the role of symbolism and aesthetics in totalitarian ideology, Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney shows how the state manipulated the time-honored Japanese symbol of the cherry blossom to convince people that it was their honor to "die like beautiful falling cherry petals" for the emperor. Drawing on diaries never before published in English, Ohnuki-Tierney describes these young men's agonies and even defiance against the imperial ideology. Passionately devoted to cosmopolitan intellectual traditions, the pilots saw the cherry blossom not in militaristic terms, but as a symbol of the painful beauty and unresolved ambiguities of their tragically brief lives. Using Japan as an example, the author breaks new ground in the understanding of symbolic communication, nationalism, and totalitarian ideologies and their execution.


Japanese Flowers in Applique

Japanese Flowers in Applique

Author: E. Campbell

Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781863514118

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Focuses on a quilt created by the author which captures the wonderful colours of Japan. Step-by-step instructions are included so you can create your own beautifl quilt or individual flowers.


The Flowers and Gardens of Japan

The Flowers and Gardens of Japan

Author: Florence Du Cane

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-05-24

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1304068552

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IT is safe to assert that no other country has such a distinctive form of landscape gardening as Japan. In English, French, Italian, and Dutch gardens, however original in their way, there are certain things they seem all to possess in common: terraces, which originally belonged to Italian gardens, were soon introduced into France; clipped trees, which were a distinctive feature of Dutch gardens, were copied by the English; the fashion of decorating gardens with flights of stone steps, balustrades, fountains, and statues at one time spread from Italy throughout Europe; and possibly the over-decoration of gardens led to a change in taste in England and a return to a more natural style.


The Sakura Obsession

The Sakura Obsession

Author: Naoko Abe

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2019-03-19

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0525519904

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Each year, the flowering of cherry blossoms marks the beginning of spring. But if it weren’t for the pioneering work of an English eccentric, Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram, Japan’s beloved cherry blossoms could have gone extinct. Ingram first fell in love with the sakura, or cherry tree, when he visited Japan on his honeymoon in 1907 and was so taken with the plant that he brought back hundreds of cuttings with him to England. Years later, upon learning that the Great White Cherry had virtually disappeared from Japan, he buried a living cutting from his own collection in a potato and repatriated it via the Trans-Siberian Express. In the years that followed, Ingram sent more than 100 varieties of cherry tree to new homes around the globe. As much a history of the cherry blossom in Japan as it is the story of one remarkable man, The Sakura Obsession follows the flower from its significance as a symbol of the imperial court, through the dark days of the Second World War, and up to the present-day worldwide fascination with this iconic blossom.


Embroidered Garden Flowers

Embroidered Garden Flowers

Author: Kazuko Aoki

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 161180454X

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A whimsical field guide to embroidered flowers. Working through a full growing season, from spring to autumn, the sixty-three flower varieties presented here offer a full garden of cherished blooms. From pansies and lilies-of-the-valley to poppies, zinnias, and campanulas, the flowers presented here feature buds, blooms, and roots in stunning detail and charming color combinations. As an avid gardener and seasoned embroiderer, Kazuko Aoki presents a beautiful blending of her twin passions through designs that are clearly rendered with an appreciation for intricacies and a delight in the subject. With artistic photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Embroidered Garden Flowers is a treasure trove that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced sewers alike.