Floral Exam 2

What is a petal?

A conspicuously colored showpiece of the flower.

What is a corolla?

A collection of petals.

What is a sepal?

Encloses the other flower parts while in the bud.

What is scapose?

A flower stem with no leaves on the stalk.

What is the edge of a leaf called?

Margin.

Color is a property of what?

Light.

How can colors change?

By changing light (such as artificial or natural light).

What are the properties of color?

Hue, value, and intensity.

What are the foundation colors?

The primary colors: red, yellow, and blue.

What is the difference between shade and tint?

Shade: Add black to a color; Tint: Add white to a color.

What are the characteristics of cool colors?

Restful, peaceful, and soothing; associated with quiet and melancholy feelings.

What are the characteristics of warm colors?

Active, cheery, generally evoking warm and happy feelings.

What are pros of using white in floral arrangements?

Blends easily with other colors, adds brightness and contrast, portrays elegance.

What is a pro of using red in floral arrangements?

A lively, stimulating color that embodies strength and dominance.

What is a pro of using pink in floral arrangements?

Successfully combines with many colors and portrays romance and femininity.

What is a con of using orange in floral arrangements?

Usually only used around autumn.

What is a con of using yellow in floral arrangements?

Some viewers may find yellow arrangements monotonous.

What is a pro of using green in floral arrangements?

Is generally soothing and restful, more usable than any other color.

What is a pro of using blue in floral arrangements?

Is generally peaceful, quiet, and cool.

What is a pro of using purple in floral arrangements?

A rich and dramatic hue.

What is a pro of using black in floral arrangements?

Adds depth and increases color value.

How does color help achieve balance in floral design?

Using contrasting colors provides visual balance and a sense of physical balance.

What are related color schemes?

Based on a common hue that acts as a unifying element.

What are contrasting color schemes?

Colors used are from distant parts of the color wheel.

What does achromatic mean?

All-white color scheme.

What is the purpose of floral foam?

Holds water and positions flowers.

What is lacing in floral design?

A natural stem grid.

What are the types of visual balance?

Symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and open.

What is the golden section?

The ratio of vase to flowers is 3 to 5.

What is rhythm in floral design?

Flow or movement characterized by the regular recurrence of elements.

What are the four categories of flower shapes?

Line, Form, Mass, Filler.

What is directional facing in floral design?

The direction flowers point to accent the floral area.

What is a topiary ball design?

A perfectly round 3D sphere.

What is a bud vase?

The simplest vertical design.

What does framework refer to in floral design?

The basic structure of a design.