1. Classical (Greek and Roman) and Byzantine Periods
Floral History
Classical (Greek and Roman) and Byzantine Periods

2. Greek Period (600 – 146 B.C.)
There is no record of Greeks arranging cut flowers in vases
Designs of the time were garlands and wreaths made predominately of foliage.
Fragrance and symbolism were important

3. Greek Period (600 – 146 B.C.)
Wreaths and garlands were worn as signs of allegiance, honor, and love
Books were written on proper etiquette for wearing a wreath or garland
Often made of laurel

4. Greek Period (600 – 146 B.C.)
Awarded to honor athletes, poets, civic leaders, victorious soldiers and other heroes.
Worn at weddings and used to decorate interiors and exteriors of homes, statues, and graves.

5. Greek Period (600 – 146 B.C.)
Greeks were the first of have professional florist… Garland Makers
Flowers and petals were scattered on the ground

6. What is the object the person on the left is holding called?
Haides and Persephone, as he pours fertility upon the earth…

8. Cornucopia “Horn of Plenty”
It was container that held fruits, vegetables, and flowers that was held upright and offered to the gods.
Americanized…

9. Liknon???

10. Roman Period (28 B.C. – 325 A.D)
Flowers were used to make garlands and wreaths during this time period
Plant material was used more elaborately than in the Egyptian or Greek periods

11. Roman Period (28 B.C. – 325 A.D)
Fragrance and color were way more important.
Arrangements had heavy-headed flowers and were strewn over tables.

13. Americanized…

14. Roman Festivals Roman Goddess Flora The city was decorated in flowers…
Custodian of blossoming plants
Floralia Festival
The city was decorated in flowers…
This festival is still held in most
countries and is called???

15. May Day

16. Roman Period (28 B.C. – 325 A.D) Began arranging flowers in baskets
Roman mosaic (2nd century) now displayed in the Vatican showed a mix of flowers in various colors and forms

17. Byzantine Period (325 – 660 A.D.)
This was in the Eastern Roman empire and Southwest Asia.
Architecture had huge domes, spires, minarets, and use of mosaic tiles.
Formality came about.

18. Spires Minarets

19. Mosaic Tiles

20. Mosaic Tiles

21. Byzantine Flowers
Pave – tightly placed blossoms in jewel tones that reflected the buildings

22. All information take from AIFD Guide to Floral Design