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Ikebana of the Ryusei-ha School
There are two styles of Ryusei-ha ikebana: the free style, which gives scope for personal expression reflecting the diversity of individual lifestyles, and the classical style, which has been maintained continuously since the School’s founding in 1886.
The Free Style: In this style of ikebana, the plant materials are arranged
freely according to one’s own sensibility. The basic approach of the
Ryusei-ha School is known as “the faces of plants.”
from "Shokubutsu no kao Shin Seiki"(pub:Shufu no tomo)
The Classical Style: There are two types of classical arrangements:
rikka, which originated in the tatebana style of the Muromachi
Period (1392-1568), and seika, which reached essentially its present
form in the Edo Period (1603-1867).
from "Ryusei-ha no kotenka"(pub:koudansha)
from "Ryusei-ha no kotenka"(pub:koudansha)
Rikka: Rikka has its origins in Buddhist floral
offerings placed in vases. It is characterized by a tall, vertical form.
Seika: Seika evolved from nageirebana (“thrown-in” flowers).
Compared to rikka, it has a more relaxed elegance. 