CHAPTER 11 — Line, Form, Space, and Depth

What does line do in floral design?

Creates distinction, structure, shape, eye movement, rhythm, and mood

What is form or shape?

The three-dimensional aspect of an object

What is space in floral design?

The area between, around, above, below, or within forms in a composition

What is depth in floral design?

The creation of a three-dimensional effect rather than a flat, two-dimensional look

What is an actual line?

A visible, literal line that the eye can easily follow and that helps form the design’s skeleton

What is an implied line?

A pathway for the eye created by repeated elements, without a literal line

What is a psychic line?

A mentally perceived line connecting objects, such as flowers that seem to look toward each other

What do vertical lines suggest?

Height, power, strength, formality, dignity, dominance, and excitement

What do horizontal lines suggest?

Width, restfulness, peace, calm, and stability

What do curved lines suggest?

Soft, comforting motion, gentleness, elegance, and femininity

What do diagonal lines suggest?

Energy, motion, and excitement; use them sparingly because they can overwhelm

What are static lines?

Vertical and horizontal lines that feel firm, still, and tangible

What are dynamic lines?

Diagonal and curved lines that create more movement

What is a form flower?

A flower with a distinct shape that readily creates a focal point

How can angled lines increase visual depth?

Angle tall background stems slightly backward and low foreground stems slightly downward

How does overlapping increase depth?

Overlapping materials helps the arrangement look three-dimensional and natural

How does object size create depth?

Place larger flowers low in the foreground and smaller flowers toward the back

How can color create depth through placement?

Place bright or dark colors in the foreground and duller or lighter colors in the background