"Ikebana -A Japanese Aesthetic through Time" Exhibition

Finished

Flower arrangement began in Japan as a form of offering to Buddha, then with the introduction of the shoin style of architecture during the Muromachi period (1336-1573), when it was used to decorate rooms and tearooms for the tea ceremony, the various styles being grouped together under the name "ikebana". During the Edo period (1603-1867), various different schools of ikebana were established and its popularity spread to the masses; during the Meiji period (1867-1912) its popularity increased due to its being considered a necessary accomplishment for young women. Thus Japanese flower arrangement was introduced to the West under the name "ikebana".

This exhibition will introduce various materials, dating from the Muromachi period onwards, that depict the traditions and designs of flower arrangement, including scrolls and screens showing people enjoying flowers, and demonstrate the variety and great artistic qualities of Japanese Ikebana.

Also on view are actual ikebana arrangements, recreated from Edo period publications, as well as computer-graphic reproductions of large-scale works that were created for use in daimyo mansions, in an attempt to present the attraction of ikebana from numerous different angles. For a limited period during the exhibition, members of the Japan Ikebana Art Association will also present examples of their work.

Schedule

Nov 23 (Mon) 2009-Jan 17 (Sun) 2010

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:30 Saturdays closing at 19:30
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Opens during the Sumo matches in Ryogoku. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults ¥1200, University & College Students ¥960, High, Middle, Elementary School Students & Over 65 ¥600

Venue

Edo-Tokyo Museum
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/