Lecture 10: Harmony and Unity

What is composition?

Organization or grouping of different parts to achieve a unified whole

What is a composition in floral design?

A completed arrangement

What does a florist consider before making an arrangement?

Theme, color, size, shape, message, and placement

What is a lack of harmony considered?

Disturbing

Is harmony the same for everyone?

No

How does predetermining the theme or purpose of a design help with harmony?

To determine the material selection

What is harmony?

The effect of the relationship between all the elements in a composition and how creates a pleasing, aesthetic quality

What question do you want to ask when getting a feel for harmony?

Mood or theme? Do the parts go well together? Do added accessories enhance the design?

Repition of what helps create harmony?

Colors, forms, and lines

What must harmony consider?

Container and mechanics, flowers and foliage, accessories, and placement

What are things to consider when creating harmony with the container and mechanics?

Bouquet size, mood and color, shape of design, placement of the composition, and the background setting

What are things to consider when creating harmony with the flowers?

Size, color, form, and texture

The more similar flowers are the more _____ they are with one another?

Harmonious

Do the size, color, form, and texture need to be the same to create harmony?

No as contrast creates interest but they should work together to suggest a mood or theme

Do all designs require foliage?

No

When is foliage chosen?

After flowers

What is the purpose of foliage in a design?

Cover up mechanics and can add interest to ordinary designs

What are accessories?

Items other than flowers or foliage that are added to the design and can be natural or manufactured

What are some natural accessories?

Feathers, pinecones, berries, fruits, vegetables

What are some manufactured accessories?

Bows, ribbons, candles, signs, plush toys

What are things to consider when it comes to harmony placement of design?

Room size, color, location; the location of the design in the room; shape and size of tables

What is related to harmony?

Unity

What is unity?

State of being one; the whole is more important than one part

What is the relationship of unity like?

Each part of the design should create one general effect

How is unity achieved?

Proximity, repetition, transition/continuation

What is proximity?

Near in space

How does proximity create unity?

Organizing flowers and foliage in one container it can create unity but might not always be harmonious

What is repetition?

Repeating similar elements through a design

What is the easiest way to achieve unity?

Repetition of colors

What is transition/continuation?

A method of achieving visual rhythm, as there is a gradual change from one element to another creating continuous eye movement

How is transition bes acheived?

Placing an intermediate color, size, shape, and spacing within a design

What happens if there is too much unity?

It becomes dull

How can a floral design become interesting andnot too dull?

Adding variety

What is the desire in floral design?

To achieve harmony and unity without being too dull

How is unity with variety achieved?

Using a focal point, different sizes of the same shape, and repeating colors with different tints, tones, and shades