Chinese Flower Arrangement

Chinese Flower Arrangement

Author: H. L. Li

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2002-12-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780486423166

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Illustrated history of Chinese floral art provides practical suggestions for applying traditional methods to modern settings, including selecting flowers for symbolic qualities and beauty. Forty-two illustrations span centuries of Chinese paintings, prints, tapestries, and porcelains.


The Art of Chinese Flower Arrangement

The Art of Chinese Flower Arrangement

Author: Cai Zhongjuan

Publisher: Shanghai Press

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781602200265

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This colorful flower arranging book features instructions and designs from one of the world's greatest living masters. Asian flower arranging originated in ancient China where it then spread to Japan, Korea and beyond. As influenced by the philosophy of "harmony between man and nature," Chinese flower arrangement advocates for nature to represent life, emphasizes composition to display vividness, and focuses on connotation to exhibit artistic concepts. Gradually, these become the characteristics of Chinese flower arrangement—the beauty of nature and composition which are entirely different from the beauty of western decorative styles. This book records the origin and development of Chinese flower arrangement. Besides the principle of composition, techniques of modeling, and configuration of flowers and materials, you will also discover the methods of production and ten actual flower arrangement projects. You can either follow the lessons step by step or capture the ideas and be inspired to develop your own flower arrangement artwork.


Chinese Flower Arrangement

Chinese Flower Arrangement

Author: H. L. Li

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0486169022

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Illustrated history of Chinese floral art provides practical suggestions for applying traditional methods to modern settings, including selecting flowers for symbolic qualities and beauty. Forty-two illustrations span centuries of Chinese paintings, prints, tapestries, and porcelains.


A Modern Reader on the Chinese Classics of Flower Arrangement

A Modern Reader on the Chinese Classics of Flower Arrangement

Author: Zhang Deqian

Publisher: Shanghai Press

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781602200357

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In China, flower arrangement is a venerable art with records dating back to the early Zhou Dynasty, the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Warring States Period, roughly between 11th century BC and 3rd century BC. This volume brings together two celebrated Ming Dynasty texts, On Vase Flower Arrangement by Zhang Qiande (1577-1643) and History of Vases by Yuan Hongdao (1568-1610). The latter of which was translated into Japanese and deeply impacted that country's tradition of flower arrangement. Uniting the two famous books, horticulture scholar Li Xia provides contemporary readers with a theoretical framework for evaluating flowers, selecting vases, and appreciating the time-honed techniques of Chinese flower arrangement. A Modern Reader on the Chinese Classics of Flower Arrangement includes images of several hundred Chinese paintings, documenting the rise of flower arrangement in China. By the Song Dynasty, flower arrangement was widely regarded it as one of the four arts of literati leisure, along with tea brewing, incense burning, and scroll-painting. Li Xia also highlights aspects of Chinese culture hidden behind flower arrangement, offering insights into its historic, aesthetic, and philosophical underpinnings as well as a model textbook for flower arrangers at all stages of practice.


Paper Flowers Chinese Style

Paper Flowers Chinese Style

Author: Fang Liu

Publisher: Shanghai Press

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 1938368770

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This Chinese papercraft book introduces readers to 24 unique paper flower patterns, with techniques for their folding and decoration, and tips for composition, color matching, floral vessels and display.The 24 patterns are designed to match the "24 solar terms" on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, with six flowers for each of the four seasons. They are ideal for gracing your living room, bedroom, study or hallway, as ornaments on mirrors and bookcases, or as wall hangings and window display, or being made into bracelet, garland and hairpin accessories. Some can look surprisingly realistic, while others are ingeniously designed, all being great for birthday parties, family gatherings, New Year parties and weddings. Notably, each design has incorporated elements of the Chinese art of flower arrangement, with elegant simplicity and Eastern charm.The Chinese origami book comes with patterns for folds for each design. Readers can either copy these patterns by hand on their preferred paper or simply photocopy them to cut and fold paper flowers by themselves.


Cocoji

Cocoji

Author: Deokwon Lee

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781733782647

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Flowers for the Table

Flowers for the Table

Author: Ariella Chezar

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780811829656

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Filled with lush seasonal arrangements, Flowers for the Table is the perfect guide to creating a gorgeous centerpiece for any celebration or gathering. What makes floral designer Ariella Chezars work so distinctive is her utterly contemporary approach. In the 24 stunning arrangements included, she demonstrates how to fashion centerpieces out of flowers, branches, fruits, fabrics, and unusual flea market treasures. A brunch tabletop is crowned with delicate white bouquets of clematis, ranunculus, lilies, and anemones. An abundance of roses, amaryllis, and berries festooned with ribbons sets the stage for an intimate dinner party. And the hot pinks, reds, and yellows of winter poppies in silk-swathed vases warm the room for a winter cocktail party. From sleek modern arrangements to more traditional bouquets, theres something for every sensibility. Full-color photographs, an introduction to each season and the flowers and greenery available, a glossary for each section, and countless tips make this the ultimate guide to creating magnificent table arrangements.


Inspiring Ikebana

Inspiring Ikebana

Author: Ilse Beunen

Publisher: Exhibitions International

Published: 2021-02-05

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9789058566539

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- Ikebana artist Ilse Beunen reveals her sources of inspiration and how to translate these into floral designs - Contains more than 40 step by step designs Inspiring Ikebana is the sequel to Exploring Ikebana, the first book by world famous ikebana artist Ilse Beunen. Throughout her career she has been inspired by many different things and as all artists do, she is continually looking for inspiration to create something new and innovative. Having written a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement, she reveals in this new book several sources of inspiration: nature, the four seasons, festivals, vases and containers, artificial material, art and emotions. More than 40 stunning ikebana creations, both in traditional and modern styles, are lavishly illustrated with detailed step by step photographs of the creative process, making it easy to follow and achieve a great result.


Flower Power

Flower Power

Author: Rebecca Cole

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780609609170

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Illustrated with stunning photographs and packed with professional advise, this hip and stylish guide to floral arranging by the author of POTTED GARDENS and PARADISE FOUND proves that a touch of wit, a bit of daring, and some clever tricks can turn simple flowers into a smashing display. Floral designer Rebecca Cole brings a refreshingly offbeat attitude to creating colourful, eye-catching arrangements for all occasions. She happily mixes flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other unusual ingredients, and presents them in whimsical, out-of-the-ordinary containers. Her creative impulse extends to conjuring up highly original reasons for sending flowers, resulting in such delightful designs as the "Celery and Roses" Bouquet, the "Black Power Flowers" Bouquet, the "Thank God I Didn't Have to Cook the Turkey" Bouquet" and even a "Pepto-Bismol Pink" get-weel Bouquet. In FLOWER POWER, Cole shares her enthusiasm and her secrets, offering basic "recipes" readers can produce easily or modify to suit the season and thier own tastes. She explains how to shop for the best flowers, how to condition them, and how to put them together with panache. Each arrangement is presented step-by-step in full-colour photographs accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.