principles and elements of design

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emphasis
center of interest; creates focal point
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proportion
relationship between flowers, foliage, and container
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scale
relationship between completed design and its location/surroundings
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repetition
act of duplicating colors, size, or shape of plant material
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rhythm
apparent flow of lines, textures, and colors that express a feeling of motion
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balance
provides arrangement with impression of being stable; gives "visual weight" to the arrangement; symmetrical and asymmetrical
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harmony
achieved when all parts of the design are blended in a pleasing relationship; when all are suitable for the designs intended appearence
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unity
achieved when all parts of the design combine without noticeable separation; the whole is more important than its parts
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line
visual path the eye follows to produce motion; give balance, rhythm, and motion; vertical, horizontal, and curved
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form
overall shape of the design; prevents tired and monotonous designs ; closed and open form
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space
open areas around individual components in a design; positive and negative space
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texture
physical surface qualities of plant materials; materials with similar materials should be combined
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pattern
repeated combination of line, form, color, texture, and/or space; any element used more than once
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size
physical dimensions of the line, form, or space
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color
light reflected off objects; strong emotional and psychological impact
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fragrance
sweet or pleasing odor; heightens our awareness; increases sensory enjoyment; triggers memories