1. Concepts of floral design §Two concepts developed independently of each other. §____________ – evolved in Egyptian and Middle Eastern Cultures §further developed by the _________

2. b ___________ Began in ChinaBegan in China Later Explored by the _________Later Explored by the _________

3. Oriental Style b Began in _________ where Buddhist priests scattered branches and stem on altar or placed them in pottery urns. b Modified by the ________during the first century A.D.

4. Oriental Style b Usually _______ and symmetrical with _____ or______ types of foliage and flowers placed around a central branch. b ________ colors were used at outer portions of design, _____ones kept nearest the base.

5. Oriental Style b Japanese designs are characterized by ________ use of plant material and careful placement of branches and flowers. b Each placement and angle has meaning.

6. Oriental Style b This type of arrangement became known as “__________ __________”

7. European Style b generally ______, round or oval mass of flowers b flower placement is not rigidly ________ as in oriental design

8. European Style b known as ______ arrangements b most floral designs in the US are referred to as “_____ _______” and combine Oriental and European ideas

9. European Style b _______ floral design uses more materials than the Oriental but far fewer than the European b US floral design is often built around ________ patterns, showing the Oriental influence.

10. Principles of Design ________________ ProportionProportion ________________ EmphasisEmphasis _______ Transition _______ Unity _______areas that need to be considered when designing or arranging

11. Balance b b A. Stability of an arrangement 1. Arrangement appears _____ and _________ 2. Balance must be both visual and actual

12. Proportion b b The ____________ of all parts of an arrangement. 1. Plant materials should be _______ times as high as the height of the container or 1 1/2 the width of a low container. (minimum dimensions)

13. Focal Point   _________ and holds the attention of the viewer. b b 1. Also called the center of interest b b 2. Located near the place where the stems or lines appear to meet.

14. Emphasis b b A. Closely related to focal point. Focuses the attention on one feature and keeps everything else secondary. b b B. Can be created by texture, color, and kind of flower and movement.

15. Rhythm b b A. __________ of the eye through a design toward or away from the center of interest.

16. Transition b b 1. Making a __________ change b b 2. ____________ colors, line patterns and textures

17. Harmony b b A. Blending of all ___________ of the design. b b B. A pleasing relationship within the design in color, _______, shape, _____, and line.

18. Unity b b A. When all the parts of the design suggest a _______ idea or __________. b b B. Repeating colors throughout the design.