Hua Tao
The Hua Tao technique is the Chinese art of arranging flowers . The name means "way of the flower ". This technique has been used since the 17th century to train painters' eyes . In contrast to ikebana , flowers and plants are left as natural as possible. The training in Hua Tao is considered to promote attention, for example there are 22 ways to put a rose in a glass.
history
The art of Hua Tao originated from Chinese painting. Since the Tang period (618–907 AD), flower and landscape paintings have been among the style-defining elements of Chinese art. However, it was not until the 17th century that the design technique with flower arrangement developed.
Just like Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which is much better known in Europe and developed from Chinese models, the Hua Tao has an inherent meditative element.
literature
- La propenion des chose, F. Jullien, Seuil and Les estampes du studio des dix bambous, J Vedlich, Liber
- Ikebana Almanach, Editha Leppich, OAK, Hua Tao-Chinese flower art in history and current application, CPColombo, Merilart