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Core Kyoto
Season 11 · Episode 10
Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
0.028mJuly 6, 2023
Flowers in bloom manifest the changing beauty of nature over time. Kyotoites treasure them as symbols of not only nature but life. Flower-inspired artworks are created in various fields in Kyoto. A Japanese-style painter uses folding fans as canvases. A metal artisan conveys the transience of flowers. A photographer confronts life by capturing withering flowers. A priest and his wife float seasonal flowers in water to comfort worshippers. Discover how Kyotoites express their love of flowers.
Episodes
- Episode 1Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life
- Episode 2Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
- Episode 3Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
- Episode 4Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto
- Episode 5Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
- Episode 6Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
- Episode 7Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
- Episode 8Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
- Episode 9Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
- Episode 10Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
- Episode 11The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
- Episode 12Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
- Episode 13Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
- Episode 14Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
- Episode 15The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
- Episode 16Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
- Episode 17Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence
- Episode 18A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future