5 Flashcards
Two sides of a vertical axis in an arrangement that are different in composition but equal in visual weight.
Asymmetrical balance
A circle of greens decorated with fruits, nuts, cones, seed pods, or berries typical of the Renaissance period.
Della Robbia Wreath
The art of placing floral material in a container in a pleasing manner following various artistic principles.
Flower arranging
Bringing plants into bloom at a time other than normal in nature.
Forcing
A circle of small flowers arranged around one central flower similar to a nosegay.
Tussy Mussy
A new concept in creative art form free from conventional ideas and patterns, nongeometric.
Free-form design
An all around arrangement to be viewed from all sides.
Free standing
Tints, tones, and shades of one hue.
Monochromatic color harmony
A tight hand bouquet of fragrant flowers.
Nosegay
A container of unusual form or shape such as a heart, animal, etc…
Novelty
Probably the most influential factor in advancing flower arrangement in this country has been the ____________________.
National Council of State Garden Clubs
The American Style of flower arrangement stresses clear cut designs, __________, __________, and __________ of expression.
Plant forms, originality, freedom
In any style of flower arranging, past or present, American, European, or Oriental, there are __________ to be considered: ______________________________.
6 design elements; line, form, space, texture, color, and harmony
There are __________ of design. All the __________ of design should be present in every good arrangement, but their relative importance will vary. They are ______________________________.
7 principles; principles; balance, scale, rhythm, repetition, unity, focus, and harmony
True or false. Various colors will produce different emotional and psychological effects.
True
