Principles of Floral Design

 the size relationship between the design components in an arrangement, such as the flowers, foliage, container, and accessories

• rhythm

• dominance

• proportion

• variety

 the physical and visual stability of an arrangement

•  Balance

• Proportion

• Variety

• Contrast

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

 a related, orderly, organized visual pathway through the floral design

• repetition

• contrast

• rhythm

• movement

the prominence or noticeability of one floral feature or material over others 

• dominance

• contrast

• proportion

• rhythm

 the appearance of stems naturally extending like rays from a container’s center point 

• focal point

• transition

• radiation

• variety

 the repeated use of one or more of the design elements, such as flower shape, color, spacing, texture, pattern, and line, throughout a floral design

• Contrast

• Variety

• Repetition

• Rhythm

a smooth, gradual change from one material to another

• Contrast

• Transition

• Repetition

• Rhythm

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

the use of contrasting elements in a design to focus attention and to stimulate interest and imagination

• Contrast

• Variety

• Focal Point

• Balance

striking difference beyond mere variety or diversity

• Contrast

• Variety

• Repetition

• Rhythm

a point of emphasis

• Dominance

• Variety

• Focal Point

• Repetition

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3