{"product_id":"keikos-ikebana-a-contemporary-approach-to-the-traditional-japanese-art-of-flower-arranging-paperback","title":"Keiko's Ikebana: A Contemporary Approach to the Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeiko Kubo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eErich Schrempp\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences--which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design--come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements that are authentic and eye-catching, simple and graceful, and possible for anyone to achieve. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book presents step-by-step instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements in a range of sizes and styles. Each of the flower arrangements can be completed in just three simple steps and uses easy-to-find floral materials and containers. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ikebana as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture, as well as a guide to the basic rules of ikebana design and floral techniques. Suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies make it easy to learn how to arrange flowers and gain a hands-on appreciation of the art of Japanese flower arranging.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeiko Kubo\u003c\/b\u003e started taking ikebana classes as a teenager in Japan. After coming to the United States to pursue her art, she graduated from the School of Art Institute of Chicago with a master of fine arts degree, majoring in sculpture, and has also studied Western floral art. Keiko resides in Chicago, IL. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eErich Schrempp\u003c\/b\u003e is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in illustrative images. His fine art and commissioned work can be viewed at www.schremppstudio.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42164858814599,"sku":"9784805312322","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/465fec5a05fe44ba79f0e25ddc912a53.webp?v=1733309093","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/keikos-ikebana-a-contemporary-approach-to-the-traditional-japanese-art-of-flower-arranging-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}