Read the following passage carefully.
Ikebana
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The term ‘Ikebana’ comes
from two Japanese words Ike, meaning ‘to live’ and bana, meaning ‘flowers’.
The flowers are used in odd numbers and placed in an asymmetrical triangle.
The length of the flowers in the arrangement is proportionate to the vase. Three
main lengths are used to signify man, earth and heaven. The angle at which
each flower is placed is different to provide rhythm and movement to the
arrangement.
Once the basic techniques are mastered, one is free to express oneself using
plant materials like branches, barks, leaves, grass, moss, flowers, fruits or even
seeds. The arrangement can be made on a platter, a vase, a cup, a wine glass
or on anything that catches one’s fancy.
What makes Ikebana different from other flower arrangements is its
asymmetrical composition, the use of ‘empty’ space and lack of clutter. ‘Less’ is
regarded as ‘plenty’. One can create a beautiful arrangement with just one
flower.
Ikebana brings one close to nature. One gets to know the feel and texture of
various flowers and the seasons when they are in bloom. The art instils patience
and discipline and is a good stress buster, especially when one is bogged down
by homework and studies. It teaches one to be in the present, and as the
arrangement does not last long, one learns not to become attached to things.
Last but not the least, when one realizes that one can create a good Ikebana
arrangement with only a few flowers, one understands that it is possible to have
a good life with only a few possessions.
I. On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following
statements by filling in each blank with NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.
a) ‘Ikebana’ is an art of _____________.
b) ‘Ike’ and ‘bana’ in Japanese respectively mean _____________ and _____________
c) The main features of an Ikebana arrangement are:
i. _____________ of flowers are used
ii. _____________ is at uneven triangles
iii. _____________ is proportionate to the vase
iv. Three different lengths signify — man, _____________.
v. Different angle of each flower provides _____________ to the arrangement
d) Two ways in which Ikebana is different from other flower arrangements are:
i. its _____________ and
ii. its use of _____________ and lack of clutter
e) Some values or lessons that the art of Ikebana teaches are:
i. Closeness to _____________
ii. _____________
iii. _____________
iv. Living in the _____________
v. Detachment
vi. Living with only a few _____________.
II. Answer the following questions briefly.
a) Is Ikebana restricted to flowers only? Why/Why not?
b) How can you say that the art of Ikebana believes in simplicity?
c) In what ways does Ikebana bring one close to nature?
Answers
Answer:
The answer will be:
Explanation:
(a) flower arrangement
(b) to live and flowers
(c) (i) Arrangement
(ii) Asymmetrical
(iii) In the arrangement the length of the flowers
(iv) earth and heaven
( v ) rhythm and movement
(d) (i) Asymmetrical composition
(ii) empty space
(e) (i) Closeness to nature
(ii) Texture of various flowers
(iii) Seasons in which they bloom
(iv) Living in the present
(v) Detachment
(vi) Living with only a few possessions
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Answer:
The answer will be
Explanation:
1.a.flower arrangement
b.live and bana
c. 1. arrangment
2. asymmetrical
3. the length of the flower in the arrangement
4.earth heaven
5.rhythm and movement