Post on 17-Dec-2015
Floral Design Elements
Objectives
Identify the primary and secondary principles of floral design
Distinguish a floral design’s primary and secondary principles
Compose a candy bouquet using primary and secondary design principles
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Quick Questions
Why would you need to know how to identify floral design principles?
Why do different floral arrangements appeal to different people?
Why would different design principles be needed for different tasks?
What are the principles of floral design? What types of floral arrangements are there? What is harmony?
Primary Principles
Composition
Harmony
Unity
Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Contrast
Composition
The organization or grouping of a variety materials to achieve a unified whole
Selection of floral materials, accessories, and placement
Harmony
The aesthetic quality created through the pleasing interaction of materials used in a design.
Expressed when focusing on the overall relationship between all of the components.
Mood/theme of composition
Unity The relationship of the pieces should produce a single
general effect Expressed when focusing on the relationship of individual
components Can be reached through
Proximity
• Close Repetition Transition
• Gradual Unity with variety Repeat colors, tones, and tints Repeat shapes Focal point No geometric stiffness
Proportion Compares relationship of components to each
other Size Quantity Emphasis
Design and container
Balance
• The placement of components creating a feeling of physical and visual stability
Balance: Mechanical
• Structural balance through placement
Balance: Visual
• Created by selection of textures, colors, and sizes
Balance: Asymmetrical
Using different materials on each side of design
Equal visual weight, balance Informal, natural,
movement, attracts and holds attention
Balance: Symmetrical
Using identical materials and placement on each side of design
Restful, peaceful, formal, strength, stability, stiff, contrived
Rhythm
Related orderly movement implying unity A feeling of motion, not confusion Eye follows from focal point outward and back
Repetition Transition
Contrast
The difference between objects when they are placed next to each other
Gives excitement to the design Design styles
Dramatic
• Strong contrast Quiet
• Soft contrast
Secondary Principles
Scale
Focal Point
Accent
Emphasis
Depth
Repetition
Scale
Ratio of the size of a composition to its surroundings
In scale with container and accessories
Focal Point
Where the eye naturally focuses Greatest visual weight Center of interest
Location Above rim of container Extend out to create depth Strong color Full blossom Asymmetrical – placed on high side
Accent
Addition to design to increase interest and emphasize other elements
Usually focal point or theme
Emphasis
• A location of the design that is given an accent or more attention to make it stand out
Depth
Placement of materials at different levels inside and around the design
Can be given by: Placing stems as they grow in nature Light and shadows Sticking out of design
Repetition
Placement of materials at different levels inside and around the design
Can be given by: Placing stems as they grow in nature Light and shadows Sticking out of design
Designs
Can reach desired shape by Scaling flowers toward focal point Placing larger flowers toward focal point Placing smaller flowers along edges Unequal amounts of material
Horizontal Plant material 1 ½ times width of container
Tall Plant material 1 ½ times height of container