Seika (生花) is a form of ikebana. [2] . Written with the same kanji characters, it is also pronounced and known as Shōka. The painter Sōami and the art patron and shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimasa were supporters of the style as early as the 15th century.

Shōka, (Japanese: “living flowers”), in classical Japanese floral art, a three-branched asymmetrical style that is a simplification of the ancient stylized temple floral art of rikka. The serenely balanced shōka arrangements are triangular, based on …

Shoka is a style formalized in the late Edo Period. By using from one to three kinds of floral materials shoka expresses the living form of plants rooted in the soil and growing upward. While rikka seeks beauty in the harmony among plants, shoka focuses on the shussho (inner beauty of a plant) that suggests a plant’s life.

2009年4月26日 · Shoka with a Matagi (forked twig or split branch wedged in vase opening) and Tomegi (piece of stem to close off the space for arrangement) is a traditional technique and a very special challenge where patience is needed.

In 1789, the 39 th Headmaster Ikenobo Senjo, revolutionized the art of ikebana by establishing a simple form called “shoka.” While rikka had up to thirteen different elements, shoka had only three: shin, soi and tai.

Shoka is a style that originated in the late Edo period. By using one to three materials, Shoka expresses the living form of plants that are rooted in the soil and grow upwards.

2024年4月29日 · Shoka, meaning “living flowers,” is a modern style of Ikebana that developed in the late 19th century. It is characterized by its simplicity and minimalism, with a focus on the natural beauty of the flowers.

Shoka Shimputai, a new style developed by the present Headmaster, Sen’ei Ikenobo, presents a bright, modern feeling. The two main parts, shu and yo, respond to each other with contrasting yet harmonious qualities.

Shoka is dividied into two main styles. Shoka Shofutai is the traditional form and Shoka Shimputai the contemaporary verion of this style. The Ikenobo School has three main styles: Rikka, Shoka, and Free Style. Within each type there are numbers forms, some traditional and some modern.

There are two important elements in shoka expression: 1. The original and intrinsic appearance of plants. 2. The relationship between shoka expression and the 69 2018.11 KADO environment where it is displayed as well as the relationship with the vase used. These two elements are both essential for shoka expressions.