Floral Design Elements and Principles

A state of equilibrium where both sides of the design are equal.

• asymmetrical design

• symmetrical design

• composition

• form

The secondary colors consist of:

• green, orange, violet

• violet, blue, red

• yellow, red, blue

• green, yellow, blue

The portion of a design engaged by objects. An area occupied by flowers, foliage, or other objects within a floral design.

• positive space

• negative space

• accent

• focal point

The height of an arrangement should be at least _______ times the container's greatest dimension.

• 1/2

• 1.5

• 3

• 5

A Hogarth Curve floral design is created by:

• An "O" shape

• A "C" shape

• A "S" shape

• A "H" shape

A circular design does not have ___________.

• balance

• filler flowers

• a focal point

• massing flowers

______________ is used to accentuate the flowers and colors used in a design.

• Harmony

• Unity

• Accent

• Repetition

The planned area within a floral design, which is devoid of flowers, foliage or other objects, but is still integral to the design is known as ______________.

• the focal area

• positive space

• negative space

• all of the above

Two hues directly opposite each other on the color wheel are __________ colors.

• diadic

• polychromatic

• monochromatic

• complementary

The four elements of design in floral arrangements are _____________, __________________, ____________, and __________________.

• simplicity, beauty, custom, symbolism

• custom, line, color, texture, space

• line, form, texture, color

• none of the above