Ikebana

 Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a . It is a disciplined art form in which the is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together. It is in the philosophy of developing closeness with nature. As is true of all other arts, ikebana is creative expression within certain rules of construction. Its materials are living branches, leaves, grasses, and . Its heart is the beauty resulting from color combinations, natural shapes, graceful lines, and the meaning latent in the total form of the arrangement. Ikebana is, therefore, much more than mere {floral decoration}.