25 History of Floral

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives for studying the history of floral design?

• To identify the origins of floral design.

• To analyze the history of floral design.

• To discover the developments of floral design.

• To memorize the names of all flowers.

Open Ended

Why do you think floral design has played an important role in different cultures throughout history?

Open Ended

Explain the significance of floral designs in different cultures and how they are used to convey meaning.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason floral designs have been used throughout history?

• For religious and cultural purposes

• As a symbol of friendship

• To improve air quality

• For special occasions

Fill in the Blanks

Adornment in floral design refers to something that adds

or attractiveness.

Fill in the Blanks

The Japanese style of floral arrangements based on Buddhist principles is called

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are lines in Ikebana floral arrangements?

• Shin

• Soe

• Tai

• Nejime

Multiple Choice

Which term describes an arrangement of flowers, foliage, and other materials created to be worn or hung up for decoration?

• Garland

• Cornucopia

• Foliage

• Naturalistic

Fill in the Blanks

Sides or halves which are not the same, but still balanced are described as

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Chinese floral arrangements?

• Use of water and containers

• Religious and simplistic ideas

• Use of floral materials for personal adornment

• Application of six canons by Hsieh Ho

Multiple Choice

Which principle is NOT one of the six canons created by Hsieh Ho for Japanese floral design?

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Organic form

• Trueness to nature

Fill in the Blanks

The vertical line in the center of a Rikkwa arrangement is referred to as the

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the Rikkwa style of flower arranging?

• Very large, upright, and symmetrical

• Commonly made by Buddhist priests at altars

• Emphasizes color over lines

• Portrays natural landscape

Multiple Choice

In Ikebana, what do the three lines represent?

• Heaven, man, and earth

• Past, present, and future

• Sun, moon, and stars

• Love, peace, and harmony

Open Ended

Explain how the principles of dominance, proportion, balance, and rhythm are applied in Ikebana flower arranging.

Fill in the Blanks

In Ikebana, the primary line, also known as the 'shin,' represents

.

Multiple Choice

Which Ikebana line is also known as "Soe" and represents mankind?

• Primary line

• Secondary line

• Tertiary line

• Filler line

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three patterns in Ikebana?

• Shin

• Cyo

• So

• Tai

Multiple Choice

In Ikebana, what is the purpose of using filler flowers called "Nejime"?

• To add color to the arrangement

• To provide fragrance

• To tie the three elements together

• To increase the height of the arrangement

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The Shin pattern in Ikebana uses flowers and plants in

containers so they grow naturally.

Multiple Select

Select all the characteristics that describe the So pattern in Ikebana.

• Are the least formal designs

• Contain broad, sweeping lines created by forcing the stems to bend

• Are horizontal, low designs placed in low containers

• Use curved, graceful lines of stems in upright containers

Open Ended

Name 1 type of flower that was commonly used in the Egyptian Era:

Fill in the Blanks

The Greeks created the "horn of plenty" or the

Fill in the Blanks

Created large, symmetrical arrangements with bright

Open Ended

What is one flower or foliage used in the Flemish era?

Fill in the Blanks

The Baroque era marked the beginning of the

curve, or S-Curve

Categorize

Options (12)

Egyptian

Greek

Roman

Byzantine

Renaissance

Flemish

Victorian

Boroque

Early American

Colonial Williamsburg

American Federal

Moder

Sort each historical era into its influence category

Classical Influence

European Influence

American Influence

Open Ended

How do you think understanding the history and origins of floral design can influence modern floral arrangements?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of studying the history of floral design?

• To identify the origins of floral design

• To analyze the history of floral design

• To discover the developments of floral design

• To learn how to grow flowers