What the difference between IKEBANA and flower arrangement is
If you would like to start something…
In Japan, there are two different ways to arrange flowers. One is called “IKEBANA”. The other is called “flower arrangement”. This article mention the differences of those and which you should learn.
If you would like to go to some culture calsses, you might find a class which suitable for you!
IKEBANA is the culture of subtraction
IKEBANA represents Japanese culture. The origin come from 1400s. The thought is “how few flowers you can make the space with”.
Do you know some schools of ikebana? There are more than 300 schools in Japan. In those schools, there are 3 major ones. A school is a group of artists having common beliefs and skills. The main 3 schools are Ikenobo-ryu, Sogetsu-ryu, and Ohara-ryu. They have different thought and skills. Therefore, with same flowers, they would make different works.
If you are going to go to ikebana class, you should check the works of some schools.
Flower arrangement is the culture of addition
Flower arrangement is one of the cultures from Europe. The thought is “how to arrange the flowers”. The main point is how graceful you can make the arrangement with many flowers.
Western flower arrangement has another method called preserved flower. Preserved flower is one of the natural flowers to maintain the fresh appearance with some chemical substances. The flowers are not alive with the processing. However, the appearance might be kept fresh look.
Preserved flower means also the flower arrangement with these flowers.
You should find some trial lessons
The main difference is what to make with the flowers. Ikebana thought is making the space with less flowers. Flower arrangement thought is making the bouquet of flowers. Both are the work with flowers. However, the Ikebana work is the space with flowers, on the other hand, flower arrangement work is the flowers themselves.
Ikebana is one of the traditions. However, it is not severe as you thought. Most classes are frank and casual.
If you would like to start something, why don’t you go to a trial lesson of Ikebana?
