IKEBANA IN MAINE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE library display

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE library display
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE library display

2008/04/15

Glickman Family Library, Portland Campus @ 7th Floor

In the Grove

Inspiration of this ikebana is “In The Grove” written by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927). One of the prominent Japanese films “Rashomon”(1950, Daiei) directed by Akira Kurosawa is also based on the story. It tells us that each individual constructs its own story and reality is constructed by each one. The truth of murder of samurai in the film is literally “in the grove.” Ambiguity and uncertainty of human beings are the major theme of this film.



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