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Began in India where Buddist priests scattered branches and  stem on altar or placed them in pottery urns. Modified by the Chinese during the first century A.D. Arranged flowers in massive bronze vessels. Felt it was improper to place flowers carelessly on the altar. Created symbolic arrangements Bright colors were favored. Usually large and symmetrical with one or two types of foliage and flowers placed around a central branch. Lightest colors were used at outer portions of design, darker ones kept nearest the base. Sixth Century A.D. Japanese adopted many aspects of the Chinese culture, including floral arrangement. Japanese priest named Ikenabo refined the art. His instruction was sought by other Buddhist priests. Began the first school of floral art in Japan which bears his name. Name later changed to Ikebana which means “giving life to the flowers.” Many schools of Japanese flower arrangements have evolved from this original one, the basic principles can be traced back to IkenabaJapanese designs are characterized by minimum use of plant material and careful placement of branches and flowers. Each placement and angle has meaning. This type of arrangement became known as “line arrangement”
The emphasis is on the Lines in the floral arrangement. Oriental flower design is the general term used to refer to Chinese or Japanese styles, where the focus is mainly on the appearance of the arrangement. The linear style of Oriental flower arrangements emphasis the negative spaces, floral forms and the textures used in the arrangement
Oriental flower design is the general term used to refer to Chinese or Japanese styles, where the focus is mainly on the appearance of the arrangement. The linear style of Oriental flower arrangements emphasis the negative spaces, floral forms and the textures used in the arrangement
Japanese flower arrangement, also known as Ikebana, focus on the line of the twigs and leaves, rather than on the flowers themselves like in Western designs. The line of the twigs or leaves is combined with a small number of blooms and the design is complemented by the style of the container which is also a key element in the Ikebana style
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