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The History of Floral Design European Periods Introduction to Floral Design Mrs. Rojas

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Page 1: The History of Floral Design European Periods Introduction to Floral Design Mrs. Rojas

The History of Floral Design

European Periods

Introduction to Floral DesignMrs. Rojas

Page 2: The History of Floral Design European Periods Introduction to Floral Design Mrs. Rojas

Middle Ages

Flowers (both wild and cultivated) were an important part of everyday life Used in food, drink, and medicine

Fragrant flowers were favored for the ground, freshening the air, and making wreaths and garlands for personal adornment and decoration

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Middle Ages

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Renaissance Art represented religious history – flowers in

vases were shown in paintings for symbolism A rose represented sacred or profane love A white lily was the symbol for chastity and

fertility Single stems of white lilies in a humble jug was

popular Flowers were arranged in vases so only the

blossoms were visible and the stems were covered, creating massed, symmetrically stiff, conical arrangements

Varieties of bright colors and forms were used

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Renaissance Wreaths & garlands were still

common Containers were pattered after Greek

and Roman periods, using elaborate metal containers with well-formed bases, stems, necks, and handles

Many containers had removable lids with holes in them to hold stems

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Renaissance

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Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles

Art became accessible to middle class instead of just church and nobility Flower arrangements were sent in everyday situations

Elaborate ornamentation and curved lines were used Oval shape, asymmetrical balance, and S-curve designs

were all used in arrangements Over-decoration and gaudy interiors were

common Flower paintings showed creative expression in large,

flamboyant arrangements Containers included glassware, terra cotta, and

porcelain

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Baroque & Dutch-Flemish Styles

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French Period Emphasis was on classic form,

refinement, and elegance Arrangements were commonly fan-

shaped or triangle and massed, used as decorative accents in interiors

Vases were highly ornate (decorated), portraying elegance, and tasteful extravagance

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French Period

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English – Georgian Period

Fragrance was the most important part of a bouquet, believing that perfume would rid the air of contagious and infectious diseases

Nosegays were created to keep flowers close by and relieve the smells of unsanitary surroundings Cleanliness was not a high standard in their living

Flowers were worn in hair and around necks or on gowns, either at waist or the shoulder

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English – Georgian Period

Arrangements were formal and symmetrical, arranged with a variety of flowers

Flower–filled containers were set by fireplaces when heat wasn’t necessary called a bough-pot

Wedgwood and fine ceramic containers were used for expensive arrangements

Miniature arrangements in bud vases were introduced

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English – Georgian Period

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Victorian Era Flower arranging was taught and

recognized as an art Girls were taught to arrange, grow,

preserve, press, draw, and paint flowers, including making artificial flowers

Arrangements grouped large masses of flowers, foliage, and grasses together for compact designs without voids Design shapes were oval or round

Nosegays and hand bouquets were popular, conveying special sentiments with specific flowers

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Victorian Era Containers were highly ornate and

showy, using all materials and shapes for holding abundant masses of flowers Posy holders were invented using various

materials

Formal (concentric rings of flowers with a symbolic flower in the center) and informal (casual mixing of fragrant blossoms) nosegay designs were used

Bosom bottles (aqua-picks) were formed to keep flowers fresh and from withering, when they were worn

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Victorian Era

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Victorian Era