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Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement

Ikebana: "Arranging Living Materials in Water"

Ikebana (Japanese: 生け花) literally means “the arrangement of living materials in water.” An ancient, disciplined art form emphasizing line, balance, harmony, and minimalism.

*Flower arrangement image courtesy of Ikebana of Arizona annual exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum.

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