Floral Design Basics -Review

Which of the following is an example of a triad color scheme on the color wheel?

• red, green, and blue
• orange, green, and purple
• blue, green, and yellow
• purple, orange, and yellow

Why is proportion important in design?

• To create a pleasing arrangement
• To provide a stable arrangement
• To provide a feeling of luxury to a design
• To create an organiszed arrangement

Why is gray referred to as tone when it is added to color?

• Gray brightens the color
• Gray lessens the brilliance of the color
• Gray does not have an impact
• Gray is referred to as tint

Brooke is working on a piece of art and is having a difficult time following a path visually. Which of the following should she add to help solve this problem?

• Balance
• Line
• Form
• Pattern

Why is focal point essential to a design?

• It dominates and calls attention to the entire design
• It is the main focus of the design
• It is the first thing seen in a design
• It is the only visible area of the design

Lorraine's floral instructor critiqued her arrangement as flat. Which of the following floral design principles did Lorraine most likely forget to include?

• Balance
• Rhythm
• Depth
• Filler

Which of the following examples describes "principles of design follow the law of nature"?

• A physical balance compared to the visual balance of a design
• The height of a flower compared to the height of a container
• The asymmetrical balance compared to the symmetrical balance of a design
• The depth of a design compared to the size of the design

Floral designs that tie colors, elements, and textures with the flowers, ribbons, and containers create which of the following?

• Proportion
• Harmony
• Form
• Texture

Polychromatic flowers are usually found in which of the following floral designs?

• Wedding bouquets
• Spring bourgets
• Christmas wreaths
• Autumn arrangements

Which color harmony contains two colors directly opposite of each other on the color wheel?

• Triad
• Analogous
• Double-complement
• Complementary color