Historical Influence on Floral Design 教学课件.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * European TraditionVictorian (1830-1890) Design styles characteristic of the Victorian era were either: * large, compact masses of flowers; or light, open, and informal. European TraditionVictorian (1830-1890) The compact massed nature of Victorian designs did not allow open spaces or a center of interest to be distinguishable. However, one distinct feature of these designs was the use of trailing plant materials to create a romantic touch. * Asian Influence In contrast to Western or European floral design that emphasized massed arrangements, Asian floral art focused on line, simplicity, and symbolism. * Asian Influence Flower Meanings Bamboo = Modesty Hollow Stems = Empty Heart White Lily = Chastity Fertility * Asian InfluenceChinese (500 B.C.-100 A.D.) Chinese arrangements placed in ornate containers were large and made with few varieties of plant materials. The floral designs focused on few flowers and interesting branches with a vertical element. The emphasis in Chinese designs focused on naturalism. * Asian InfluenceChinese (500 B.C.-100 A.D.) * Asian InfluenceJapanese (621 A.D.-Present Day) Japanese design styles are more carefully planned and stylized compared to Chinese designs. Ikebana is the Japanese art of floral design, which literally means “to arrange flowers”. * Asian InfluenceJapanese (621 A.D.-Present Day) * Asian InfluenceJapanese (621 A.D.-Present Day) Significant Flowers in Japan Chrysanthemum – A flowering herb in China that has become a part of the Japanese seal Easter Lily – Native flower to Japan * Asian InfluenceJapanese (621 A.D.-Present Day) Ikebana design features three primary elements or line placements: * Shin (Heaven) Soe (Man) Hikae or Tai (Earth) Asian InfluenceJapanese (621 A.D.-Present Day) * These elements are emphasized in Japanese design through design simplicity and the use of negative space. American Design StylesEarly American