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Elements of Design
AGSC 363
Floral Design
Line
Visual path that the eye follows to produce motion
Use of materials is important helping to create..– Severe/soft– Masculine/feminine– Gentle/strength– Definition– Focal Point
Line…
All of these concepts can be obtained by the use of foliage, flowers, and non-vegetative materials
Form
The shape or contour of individual components in a design
Unity and harmony with surroundings, container, etc.
Space
Referring to open areas around the components used, flowers, foliage, etc.
Negative Positive
Negative Space
Open space
What makes this design have negative space?
Positive Space
Occupied Space
What makes this design have positive space?
Negative or Positive???
TexturePhysical surface qualities of plant materials
Course/Fine
Rough/Smooth
Glossy/Dull
Delicate /Harsh
Affects sight, sound and other values
Create interest with
Complements the design
What type of texture?
Pattern “Enlarged Texture”
Less likely perceived by touch
Orderly and measurable arrangements of units
Color
Visual response of the eye to various reflected wavelengths and pigments
Historical Importance Unity/Harmony Provides Balance
Color…
Provides…– Energy– Personality– Informal/Formal– Warmth/Coolness
Affects…– Mood/Emotion– Personality– Atmosphere
Color Wheel
Primary– blue, red, yellow
Secondary– orange, green, violet
Tertiary– Red-orange, red-violet, blue-green, blue-violet,
yellow-green, yellow-orange – Primary color ALWAYS listed first
Color…
Hue– Color ex: green, red, yellow, etc
Tint– Add white to color ex: pink
Shade– Add black to color ex: maroon
Tone– Add gray to color
Value– Lightness or darkness of color ex: pink to maroon
Color Combinations
Monochromatic– One hue
Analogous– Three or more hues in
sequence from the color wheel
Color Combinations…
Complementary– Opposites on color wheel– Ex: blue and yellow
Split Complementary– Two colors to either side
of complementary color– Ex: violet and yellow
Color Combinations…
Triad– Three equally spaced
hues on the wheel
Polychromatic– Many different hues
Color Combinations…
Achromatic– Neutral colors
Size
Measurement of amount of space that something occupies
Considerations…– Container– Accessories– Materials– Price– Value
Review the Elements of Design…
What are the elements?– Line, Form, Space, Texture, Pattern, Color, Size
How would you use the elements? What are some uses of lines? Difference between pattern and texture. List some color combinations.
– Monochromatic, analogous, complementary, etc.
Tomorrow…
Review what we discussed today, the elements of design
Apply what was learned by designing a round design
References
www.aboutflowers.com www.florists.ftd.com Flowers: Creative Design
– James L. Johnson, William J. McKinley, Jr., M. “Buddy” Benz