Floral Ch 6 - Principles of Design

A sense of physical and visual stability.

• central vertical axis CVA

• visual weight

• balance

• design principle

A type of proportion used in floral design in which the plant material runs down over the container instead of extending upward from it.

• proximity

• repetitio

• radiation

• inverse proportion

The organization of all elements in a work of art so they appear to belong together.

• focal point

• rhythm

• unity

• gradation

Not the main focus of attention. The nondominant elements in a floral design are said to be ____________________.

• principles of design

• contrast

• subordinate

• visual weight

Importance; for example, dominance creates _______________ to develop a focal point in a floral design.

• symmetrical floral design

• asymmetrical floral design

• central vertical axis CVA

• emphasis

When components of a design are repeated to contribute to the harmony of the arrangement.

• gradation

• asymmetrical floral design

• repetition

• central vertical axis CVA

The size relationship between two objects, such as between a floral design and its surroundings or between the various elements within a design.

• proportion

• principles of design

• scale

• visual weight

Interesting detail that adds interest or character to a floral design.

• harmony

• symmetrical floral design

• accent

• design principle

The smooth gradual change from one material to another.

• subordinate

• accent

• proportion

• transition

A design in which the visual weight is equal on both sides of the design, but the weight is not symmetrical; it is placed in different positions.

• proportion

• inverse proportion

• accent

• asymmetrical floral design