Brief Ikebana History Ikebana means “Living flower, or “bringing flowers to life”.

Brief Ikebana History This style originated in sixth century Japan. It was part of a ritual offering in Buddhist Temples.

Brief Ikebana History In the floral art of Western Countries, the vase serves simply as a receptacle for the flowers. In Ikebana, the Vase positions the grouping and its color and shape enhances the beauty of the arrangement.

Assignment Your will be challenged to create a vase design for an Ikebana arrangement. Your vase may be wheel-thrown or hand-built or a combination of both techniques.

Assignment We will use a 1 Inch Pin Frog for your vase, which must sit flat on the bottom of your vase. You need at least 2 sketches and a Final Drawing in your Sketchbook.

Things to consider The symmetry or asymmetry of your vase and how it might affect the potential flower arrangement Extra consideration should be given to creative and unique approaches to the art of the Ikebana Ikebana vases are short and simple in design. (Maximum Height 3inches) How the glaze will enhance your vase.

Grading Is the form appropriate to the art of Ikebana. Symmetry is precise, or asymmetry is artistically correct. Is there a space allotted for the Pin Frog and does the vase hold water without leaking? Are the walls of a consistent thickness and does the vase sit firmly on a flat surface? Are the seams hidden and surface smooth?

Grading Does the Vase stand without tipping when flowers are placed in the pin frog? Is the glaze application smooth and consistent with the character of your vase.

Examples

Due Date Ikebana Vase are due No later then April 2