Ancient Eras
Used blue and white lotus, palms, ivy, and papyrus in tall vases. 
What is.... Egyptian era?
This era's arrangements focused on symmetry, balance, and symbolism with large focal points
What is... Renaissance era?
Featured symmetrical, triangular arrangements that were one color or one flower type. VERY fragrant flowers are used.
What is.... Georgian era?
Strong, straight lines and geometric shapes are incorporated into this style
What is... Art Deco
Centered around religious ceremonies and ornate, porcelain containers
What is... Chinese design?
This culture placed cornucopias at altars as offerings for gods.
What is.... Greek Era?
Characterized by asymmetry, S-shapes, and bold, tall flowers.
What is .... Baroque era?
This era created the flower language (floriography)
What is.... Victorian era?
Inspired by natural curves and flowing lines, often asymmetrical.
What is.... Art Nouveau?
What culture uses flowers as a form of self-expression?
What is.... Japanese?
Known for elaborate, wide garlands and honoring the deceased with roses at burials.
What is.... Roman Era?
This style featured feminine arrangements in the beginning; tall, slender symmetrical arrangements in the middle; and geometric, masculine designs in the end.
What is.... French era?
Which era introduced hothouses and reintroduced exotic florals and fruit?
What is.... Georgian era?
Features bold colors, odd textures, and the use of satellite florals?
What is... Today's floral design?
Which Asian influence inspired natural style and flowing lines in later Western designs?
What is....Chinese design?
Preferred symmetrical, triangular, or conical arrangements with muted colors.
What is.... Byzantine Era?
What is.... Baroque era?
Which era's designs were parge, tightly packed and brightly colored?
What is....Victorian era?
When did preservation of floral arrangements make a reappearance?
What is.... Today's Floral Designs?
Characterized by simplicity, symbolism and line rhythm
What is... Japanese design?
How did access to trade routes influence the evolution of floral materials and symbolism in Rome?
Trade allowed exotic flowers and foliage into Rome, expanding color, texture and cultural symbolism.
Compare the intention behind a Renaissance design and a late French design.
The Renaissance celebrated natural beauty and symbolism; the French projected power and control through geometry, symmetry, and masculine elements.
How did technology advancements during the Georgian and Victorian eras change the materials used and the meaning of floral design?
Hothouses expanded the flower variety and communication methods were becoming more advanced with telegraphs.
Across all floral eras, which design principle (line, form, texture, color) has evolved the most? Give an example.
Line- rigid and symmetrical to dynamic and expressive
Form- from geometric shapes, to curves, and now abstract and organic shapes.
Texture- from local materials and single layers to several layers with different textures, like dried flowers
Color- started with muted colors and slowly grew bolder with colors and incorporated personal touches and contrasts.
Compare the focus of Chinese and Japanese floral styles.
Chinese- balance and nature's harmony
Japanese- line, rhythm, and symbolic meaning