Ikebana Vase

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 considerThe 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?

GradingDoes 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

Examples

Examples

Examples

Examples

Examples

Due DateIkebana Vase are due No

later thenApril 2