Floral Design Defined- The Art of _______________________the DESIGN ELEMENTS

of 1) _____________ 2) SHAPE 3) SPACE 4) SIZE 5) PATTERN 6) TEXTURE

inherent in plant materials, containers and accessories,

according to the _______________________ _______________________________

1) PROPORTION 2) BALANCE 3) RHYTHM 4) DOMINANCE

to attain a design with these goals -- 1)____________________ 2)______________________

3)_____________________4)____________________ 5)______________________

History of Floral Design (Chapter 2 in textbook)

Greek/Roman -- Wreaths and Garlands, "____________ _______" tradition
 

Asian Influence -- Asymmetrical, ___________________, _______________________
 

European Periods

Italian Renaissance -- early naturalistic style, often painted by the Masters
 

Dutch-Flemish -- lavish, "over the top" with addition of
 

English Tradition 1) centerpieces 2) miniatures under 5" & 3)_______________
 

Victorian Era -- Floral Design became AN ART!

American Colonial -- harvest materials, ________________ and ___________________
 

Contemporary Styles -- _____ Rules

 

Preview of PROPORTION (Chapter 4 in textbook)

Based on the Greek Golden Mean of ________

The design height should be AT LEAST _____ __________ the container's ________________ ________________ .

 

Exceptions when designs may be Taller; MaXiMuM dimensions determined by

1) Thin vertical plant materials

2 & 3) BULKY and/or DARK containers

4) Floor location

5) Theme (mountains, skyscrapers, etc.)

6) The __________ & ____________ of designer

 

Exceptions when designs may be shorter --

Exception #1 ________ (Flowers first: container) -- Bud vases, rose vases, vase arrangements

Exception #2 ______________________ -- must be able to see _________, __________, _____________

 
SUMMARY -- Enjoy Floral Design I and become less grumpy. Research at Rutgers (10 month study) showed that flowers have 1) an immediate impact on happiness and 2) a long-term positive effect on moods. Also 3) giving or receiving flowers led to increased contact and goodwill with family and friends.

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