2019 ROSE SHOW DESIGN CLASSES

The Art of the Rose

Class 35: Art Nouveau

A line, line-mass or modern design utilizing only miniature and/or miniflora roses measuring no more than 10” in any direction. Design must

be inspired by Art Nouveau design styles. Arrangement to be staged on an 18”

pedestal provided by the committee or the designer.

Art Nouveau Floral Design (1880-1925 AD): Asymmetry

best characterizes this style of design and has been

described as “sudden violent curves generated by the

crack of a whip.” For Art Nouveau floral design, focus on

rhythmic, flowing lines and whiplash curves. These flower

arrangements are best suited in asymmetrical, curving

containers.

Class 36: Watercolors

A design in the Oriental manner arranged in a shallow container. Design should be

evocative of the Impressionistic period of art, staged in a 30” space and must include visible

water. Eligible for the Oriental Ribbon..

Impressionism is a style that is ed concern with depicting the visual impression of the moment, especially in terms of the shifting effect of light and color.

•It’s an artistic style that seeks to capture a feeling or experience rather than to achieve accurate depiction.

Class 37: Still Life with Roses

A table design inspired by still life paintings staged in a 30” space. Basic requirements are

a dish, a drinking vessel and a rose arrangement. Other accessories may also be

included (though flatware/silverware is not allowed by rule). May be staged or displayed in non-traditional style. Eligible for the Court of

Etiquette Award

There are two distinct table classes -

Functional and Exhibition. A

functional table is a table for food

and an exhibition table is strictly an

artistic display

that may include other related

accessories

All components should share a

common and comfortable

ambience.

Basic requirements are a dish for

food, a vessel for drinking and a rose

arrangement.

Class 38: Rose Tattoo Art

Anything Goes! Design in arranger’s choice of any style staged in no more than a 30” space. Design

style choices also include Pavé, framed, hanging, or any modern or traditional style. Personal adornment such as bouquets on a stand or designs displayed

on a backdrop are also allowed. If the design is better suited to a more limited space, arranger must

provide own background and underlay.

Class 39: Dutch Masters

A traditional mass arrangement

staged in 30” space. Design must

contain Old Garden Roses or

English style roses

Eligible for Royalty award.

Class 40: The History of Art

Limited to visiting arrangement judges. A design in

arranger’s choice of styles staged in no more than

30” space. If the design is better suited to a more

limited space, arranger must provide own

background and underlay. Design must be

inspired by a specific historical period of art from

any time and any part of the world. This chosen

period must be specified and may be described

on an index card. Eligible for Best Judge’s award