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Flower Arranging by Tat
Step-by-Step Instructions Showing How to Create and Use Flower Arrangements
Tat Shinno - Teacher, artist, lecturer - has developed a clearcut approach to flower arranging that combines the tradition of the East with the informality of the West. Blending a knowledge of classical arranging with a wisdom of contemporary interior design, she describes, in this book, basic principles that can be used to create any type of arrangement for any purpose.
The author's aim is to present a concise method of achieving design balance and harmony using easily obtainable flower materials. To this end she has been guided by a deep understanding of plant growth habits and a love for the materials with which she works.
Tat Shinno is well qualified to writer such a book. In 1951 she founded Tat's Arranging School, in Walteria, California, where she continues to teach 'the rich potential of the art of flower arranging'.
Cover photo, by Walter Nash, shows the final touches being put on an arrangement of acacia branches, red roses, and white dahlias. Other photos, drawings, and arrangements throughout the book are by the author.
Tat Shinno - Teacher, artist, lecturer - has developed a clearcut approach to flower arranging that combines the tradition of the East with the informality of the West. Blending a knowledge of classical arranging with a wisdom of contemporary interior design, she describes, in this book, basic principles that can be used to create any type of arrangement for any purpose.
The author's aim is to present a concise method of achieving design balance and harmony using easily obtainable flower materials. To this end she has been guided by a deep understanding of plant growth habits and a love for the materials with which she works.
Tat Shinno is well qualified to writer such a book. In 1951 she founded Tat's Arranging School, in Walteria, California, where she continues to teach 'the rich potential of the art of flower arranging'.
Cover photo, by Walter Nash, shows the final touches being put on an arrangement of acacia branches, red roses, and white dahlias. Other photos, drawings, and arrangements throughout the book are by the author.
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First published January 1, 1961
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November 22, 2018
So the nerd in me wants to tell you that:
a) This is the oldest book I own. It belonged to my grandmother and this edition was published in 1961.
b) It's so old that I got to use my GoodReads librarian status to update the ISBN information and the book cover for it. (Nerd Heaven)
c) I've been reading it since July and actually working through all the different arrangements and techniques that Shinno covers in this book.
d) I'm the second person ever to review this book!
If you're someone who loves flower arranging or has an interest in ikebana, this is a terrific book that offers a lot of historical insight into the art of flower arranging as well as step by step instructions on how to complete certain kinds of arrangements.
It also offers well written descriptions of all the things that a flower arranger must know to be good at her craft. From learning how to obtain different kinds of flower materials to working with backdrops to present your arrangements, and most importantly, by keeping balance and harmony throughout your creations, you can easily achieve your own beautiful creations and learn about plant growth or you can work off of Shinno's ideas to create your own ideas.
I consider this book to be an heirloom because it belonged to my grandmother and because she clearly loved it as much as I do. I'm so grateful that my mom kept all her books and ikebana tools.
a) This is the oldest book I own. It belonged to my grandmother and this edition was published in 1961.
b) It's so old that I got to use my GoodReads librarian status to update the ISBN information and the book cover for it. (Nerd Heaven)
c) I've been reading it since July and actually working through all the different arrangements and techniques that Shinno covers in this book.
d) I'm the second person ever to review this book!
If you're someone who loves flower arranging or has an interest in ikebana, this is a terrific book that offers a lot of historical insight into the art of flower arranging as well as step by step instructions on how to complete certain kinds of arrangements.
It also offers well written descriptions of all the things that a flower arranger must know to be good at her craft. From learning how to obtain different kinds of flower materials to working with backdrops to present your arrangements, and most importantly, by keeping balance and harmony throughout your creations, you can easily achieve your own beautiful creations and learn about plant growth or you can work off of Shinno's ideas to create your own ideas.
I consider this book to be an heirloom because it belonged to my grandmother and because she clearly loved it as much as I do. I'm so grateful that my mom kept all her books and ikebana tools.
September 28, 2016
It mostly contains gray scale pictures. "Clear cut approach to flower arranging that combines the tradition of the East with the informality of the West" The book really is this wonderful somewhat playful traditional Asian style.
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