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

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