Principles and Elements of Floral Design

An element of design is...

• Something you can point to or measure in a design

• Something that must be interpreted in the design

A principle of design is...

• Something you can point to or measure in a design

• Something that must be interpreted in the design

Which is not a principle of design?

• Proportion

• Harmony

• Points

• Rhythm

What are complementary colors?

• Those that are across from each other on the color wheel

• Two colors that are on either side of a complementing color in addition to the complement

• Those that are equidistant from each other

• Those that are three in a row, right next to each other.

What are split-complementary colors?

• Those that are across from each other on the color wheel

• Two colors that are on either side of a complementing color in addition to the complement

• Those that are equidistant from each other

• Those that are three in a row, right next to each other.

What are triadic colors?

• Those that are across from each other on the color wheel

• Two colors that are on either side of a complementing color in addition to the complement

• Those that are equidistant from each other

• Those that are three in a row, right next to each other.

What are analogous colors?

• Those that are across from each other on the color wheel

• Two colors that are on either side of a complementing color in addition to the complement

• Those that are equidistant from each other

• Those that are three in a row, right next to each other.

What does monochromatic mean?

• Three colors next to each other on the color wheel

• Two or more shades of the same hue that go lighter or darker

Which shape represents completeness, continuity, and self-assurance?

• Circle

• Cube, square, rectangle

• Triangle

Which shape represents a feeling of masculinity, solid, strength, and security?

• Circle

• Cube, square, rectangle

• Triangle