Floral design: Where nature meets art

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Evidence of refined floristry is found as far back as the culture of Ancient Egypt.
Professionally designed floral designs, arrangements or artwork incorporate the elements of floral design: Line, Form, Space, Texture and Colour and the Principles of Floral Design: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Contrast, Harmony and Unity. Book of Floral Terminology, AIFD.
There are many styles of floral design. Eastern, Western and European styles have all influenced the commercial floral industry as it is today. Ikebana is a Japanese or eastern style of floral design and incorporates the three main line placements of heaven, man and earth.
In contrast, European style emphasises colour and variety of botanical materials not limited to just blooming flowers, in mass gatherings of multiple flowers. Western design historically is characterised by symmetrical, asymmetrical, horizontal and vertical style of arrangements.
In additional to flower arrangements, the art of floral design includes making wreaths, nosegays, garlands, boutonnieres, corsages and bows.
Dried arrangements and related media
Permanent creations and components incorporating dried materials such as bark, wood, dried flowers, dried (and often aromatic) inflorescences, leaves, leaf skeletons, preserved materials and artefacts, are common extensions of the art floral design, and are of practical importance in that they last indefinitely and are independent of the seasons.
Their materials offer effects, idioms, and associations complementary to, and contrasting with, fresh flowers and foliage.
Floral design schools
With the ever-growing interest in the natural world and flowers, the floral industry continues to grow. The increase in educational institutes providing training in floral design has expanded to many state universities as well as certified design schools worldwide.
Floral design promoting associations
There are many more associations that promote floral design through workshops, conferences, flower shows and seminars.
Floral design types
l Bouquet
l Boutonnière
l Corsage
l Festoon
l Garland
l Ikebana
l Nosegay
l Wreath – wikipedia.