Floriculture Principles of Floral Design

Five Principles of Design ________ _________ (unity) ________ (proportion) ________/Focal _____/Focal ______ _________

Balance The actual _________ or ________ of weight in a design. Sense of ______ and ________ Achieved _______ and _________

Aspects of Balance Mechanical distributing the ______ of the design top to ______ side to _____ follows ____________ void of flowers or a “leaning arrangement” will be unbalanced. Visual the way a person ___________ mass or weight becomes more visually ________ when the design is “_______” near the base

Types of Symmetry __________ Balance central axis is in the _______ of the container _______ symmetry ________ symmetry _____________ Balance central axis to the ____ of center when viewed from front one side of axis has __________ than the other off-center placement of axis balances the _______________

Factors Which Influence Mass ________ ________ colors have more mass than light colors General ratio guide- ____ white: ___ medium: ___ dark is balanced Texture bold items are _______ than feathery-textured items Shape and Size larger and taller flowers weigh more than ________ flowers Lighting affects color __________

Harmony (Unity) A _________ together of design components (plant material, container, accessories, base, & background) Very ________ Depends on _________ preference

Scale (Proportion) Size and __________ relationships between: the ________ and the other design components. the _________ and the other design components. the _______ itself and the space to be filled. Rule of Thumb design should be _____times the height/width of container

Rule of Thumb Exceptions When the _________ is not a visible part of the design. When using ______ that appear to be more massive, they appear to be shorter.

Emphasis/Focal Point Mechanical generally located at the base of the ________ ________ are directed toward the focal point allows stems to appear as if they are growing naturally from a ______ source. Visual usually near the ________ focal point naturally draws the eye to the _________ area of the design strong visual focal point _________ the design

Rhythm Intentional placement of materials to create a pleasing pattern Four methods of creating rhythm ________ _________ ________

Repetition Repeating _____, ______, _____, or _____ of components Most commonly used method of achieving __________ Work with at least _____ stems of any particular flower variety

Transition _______ change in the ______ or spacing of color, form, line, and scale within a design More subtle way to create ________ Gradually ______ flowers closer together as the eye travels ______ into the design

Facing Facing of flower heads or other components Best used in ________ designs where stems are not all placed toward one mechanical focal point

Depth The ____ and _____ eye movement created by placement of selected materials further into the design May be of a particular _____, ______, texture, or _____

Form (Line & Silhouette) Silhouette of the design Used to create certain feelings _______ lines: strength and dominance ________ lines: grace and relaxation A variety of ______ (components) adds interest to the design

Forms Most designs fall in these categories: _______ (bud vase) ________ (table centerpiece) ________ triangle __________ triangle ______, _____ and circular ______ and radiating Curved, _______ and _______ ________ and new convention