<B>The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging</B><BR><BR>Ikebana, or Japanese flower arranging, is more than just putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together. Written by renowned Ikebana expert Shozo Sato, <I>Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers</I> is a classic Ikebana text updated for modern readers.<BR><BR><B>Ikebana history and styles</B><BR><BR><I>Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers</I> presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle.<BR><BR><B>Japanese flower arranging instructions</B><BR><BR>The tools of Ikebana and basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques are clearly explained. Simple but detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning floral arrangements.