floral design elements
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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. 2. 1. 4. 3. Quick Questions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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