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The History of Floral Design
European Periods
Introduction to Floral DesignMrs. Rojas
Middle Ages
Flowers (both wild and cultivated) were an important part of everyday life Used in food, drink, and medicine
Fragrant flowers were favored for the ground, freshening the air, and making wreaths and garlands for personal adornment and decoration
Middle Ages
Renaissance Art represented religious history – flowers in
vases were shown in paintings for symbolism A rose represented sacred or profane love A white lily was the symbol for chastity and
fertility Single stems of white lilies in a humble jug was
popular Flowers were arranged in vases so only the
blossoms were visible and the stems were covered, creating massed, symmetrically stiff, conical arrangements
Varieties of bright colors and forms were used
Renaissance Wreaths & garlands were still
common Containers were pattered after Greek
and Roman periods, using elaborate metal containers with well-formed bases, stems, necks, and handles
Many containers had removable lids with holes in them to hold stems
Renaissance
Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles
Art became accessible to middle class instead of just church and nobility Flower arrangements were sent in everyday situations
Elaborate ornamentation and curved lines were used Oval shape, asymmetrical balance, and S-curve designs
were all used in arrangements Over-decoration and gaudy interiors were
common Flower paintings showed creative expression in large,
flamboyant arrangements Containers included glassware, terra cotta, and
porcelain
Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles
French Period Emphasis was on classic form,
refinement, and elegance Arrangements were commonly fan-
shaped or triangle and massed, used as decorative accents in interiors
Vases were highly ornate (decorated), portraying elegance, and tasteful extravagance
French Period
English – Georgian Period
Fragrance was the most important part of a bouquet, believing that perfume would rid the air of contagious and infectious diseases
Nosegays were created to keep flowers close by and relieve the smells of unsanitary surroundings Cleanliness was not a high standard in their living
Flowers were worn in hair and around necks or on gowns, either at waist or the shoulder
English – Georgian Period
Arrangements were formal and symmetrical, arranged with a variety of flowers
Flower–filled containers were set by fireplaces when heat wasn’t necessary called a bough-pot
Wedgwood and fine ceramic containers were used for expensive arrangements
Miniature arrangements in bud vases were introduced
English – Georgian Period
Victorian Era Flower arranging was taught and
recognized as an art Girls were taught to arrange, grow,
preserve, press, draw, and paint flowers, including making artificial flowers
Arrangements grouped large masses of flowers, foliage, and grasses together for compact designs without voids Design shapes were oval or round
Nosegays and hand bouquets were popular, conveying special sentiments with specific flowers
Victorian Era Containers were highly ornate and
showy, using all materials and shapes for holding abundant masses of flowers Posy holders were invented using various
materials
Formal (concentric rings of flowers with a symbolic flower in the center) and informal (casual mixing of fragrant blossoms) nosegay designs were used
Bosom bottles (aqua-picks) were formed to keep flowers fresh and from withering, when they were worn
Victorian Era
Victorian Era