History of Floral Design

Which of the following describes the modern time period combining elements from two cultures from the past?

• Greek and Roman

• Japanese and European

Shirley and her mom were decorating their home for Christmas and discussing which cultures developed different styles of floral design. After hanging it on the door, Shirley explained to her mother the Christmas wreath was developed by which of the following cultures?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

During class, Mrs. Olsen asked her students to create a triangular shaped design using red throughout the arrangement. From which of the following cultures does this technique draw from?

• Greek

• Japanese

Floral designs have been used for several reasons throughout history. Which of the following purposes was floral design NOT used for?

• Religious

• Sadness

Hsieh Ho merged six cannons into Japanese floral design. Which of the following was NOT introduced?

• Style

• Balance

Floral arrangements mainly focused on the individual allure of a flower instead of larger bouquets during which of the following years?

• 1740 to 1780

• 1780 to 1820

Which of the following is the name for a centerpiece known as the horn of plenty and filled with fruits and flowers?

• Cornucopia

• Seed Pods

During which of the following eras did William Hogarth introduce the Hogarth Curve into floral design?

• Early American

• Baroque

Which of the following is NOT based on Buddhist principles in an Ikebana design?

• Configuration

• Balance

Andrea is creating a floral arrangement using only poppies and repeating the flowers throughout the design. Which of the following cultures influenced her design style?

• Egyptian

• Roman