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LINE is the basic
element of all line, line-mass and Japanese designs. It leads the eye
along a definite path from one point to the next in uninterrupted
sequence. It may be continuous or interrupted, but may not be obviously
interrupted.
Inverted "T" Design |
"L" Shaped Design
Line may be obtained by
repetition or a curving stem and blooms related in size and color.
Vertical line is inspirational and suggests strength.
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Horizontal line suggests
peace and rest - diagonal line restlessness.
A line that changes direction back and forth along an axis is called a
zigzag. Curved lines suggest gracefulness, flexibility and motion,
creating a rhythmic flow
Diagonal Design |
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A mass design may be
defined as one in which large mass of flowers is emphasized rather than
the individual flower heads. It always has fullness and a minimum of
voids.
Mass Design
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The mass may be one sided or
designed for viewing from all sides (freestanding.) It may be very compact
or loose open and airy.
Triangular Mass
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You should see a shape that
resembles any of the geometric forms such as cylinder, cone, sphere,
pyramid or oval with few voids
Horizontal Design
. There is an emphasis on repetition, contrast and texture.
Contemporary mass, period arrangements, bouquets and mound designs employ
the massing technique, filling the entire space with flowers and plant
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