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Heaven, Sogetsu Flower Arranging School, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Noguchi, Isamu 1904-1988  Search this
Architect:
Tange, Kenzo 1913-2005  Search this
Medium:
Granite
Type:
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Sogetsu Flower Arranging School Tokyo Japan
Date:
1977-1978
Notes:
Noguchi, Isamu, "The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum," New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., (Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum), 1987.
Grove, Nancy & Diane Botnick, "The Sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, 1924-1979," New York: Garland Pub., 1980, no. 759.
Summary:
An interior garden made up of different ledges with stairs leading up to them. Includes flowing water and places to display flower arrangements. The ceiling has square skylights.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Allegory--Religion--Heaven  Search this
Control number:
IAS 87560759
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_292501