Introduction

Flower Arrangement

Lesson 10 : Basic Shapes of Flower Arrangements

Introduction

Triangular arrangements are among the most basic floral de­signs used today. These designs are very versatile. They may be used in formal, informal, or contemporary settings. It's a design style that is suitable for any occasion because of its many variations.

Triangular designs, based on the classic triangular form established by the Greeks' mathematical approach to archi­tecture, may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in form. Sym­metrical triangles occur when there is equal distribution of materials on both sides of an imaginary center axis. Asym­metrical triangles occur when there is equal visual weight on both sides of a center axis, but the two sides do not look alike.

Triangular designs have one focal area from which all stems appear to radiate. Advancing colors should be used at the focal area and flowers should be spaced closer as they near that point. Stems should never cross. The focal point almost always rests on the rim of the container.

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