Evaluation of Ikebana Based on Geometric Shape Arrangement

This paper proposes how to evaluate aesthetically pleasing shapes of Ikebana works, that is one of the representative aspects of Japanese traditional culture. In free style category of Ikebana, it is important to include two of three elements: point, line, and face. It is also important to stabilize them by putting mass. Geometric shape Arrangements of Ikebana elements are statistically quantified for Ikebana evaluation.