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What is scale ?: one
of the principles of design is scale and scale is the natural groupings
of materials of similar size within the container. It is the size relationship of the component parts of a
design. If a accessory is used it must be in scale with the height of the
arrangement and size of the container.
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What is balance ?: one
of the principles of design is balance and balance is the visual
stability in an arrangement. It
is essential that the arrangements remains upright and not offend the eye by
being lop sided or top heavy. It
is the result of placing equal weight on opposite sides of an imaginary
central axis. This axis can be
achieved by holding a stick vertically through the centre of an arrangement. It relates to top to bottom balance, side-to-side
balance and back to front balance. Colour
plays an important part in balance and warm colours appear to have more weight
and should be placed to be centre or lower areas of an arrangement while
cooler colours have less weight and should be placed to the top or outer edges
of an arrangement. A container
also affects balance and one with a handle on one side with counter balance on
the opposite side. The
addition of a suitable base or accessory can also effect the balance.
· What are the elements of design
?: the
elements of design are space line form pattern texture and colour
· Explain warm colours ?:
the warm colours are those that are usually associated with warm
things like yellow for sun and red for fire. They appear next to each other on
the colour wheel and go from red to orange to yellow. These colours appear to
have more weight and should be kept to the centre or lower part of the design.
These colours are also advancing colours and will appear to advance
towards the observer.
·
Explain cool colours ?:
the cool colours are those that are usually associated with cool thinks
like greens for foliages, and blues for water, sky etc. The cool colours are on one side of the colour wheel and go
from green to blue to violet. These
colours do not have as much visual weight as the warmer colours and should be
placed to the outer or top edges of an arrangement.
Green is a cool friendly colour and can be used as restful effects or
to harmonise between
colours.
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· What is the most eye catching colour
?: yellow is the most eye
catching colour and holds the eye and is most suitable for emphasis.
·
What is symmetrical balance
?:
symmetrical balance is achieved by placing equal weight on opposite sides
of an imaginary central axis this axis can be achieved by holding a stick
vertically through the centre of an arrangement. Gives the impression of solidity and formality.
·
What is asymmetrical balance ?:
asymmetrical balance is achieved by placing equal weight on opposite
sides of an imaginary central axis but placed differently.
This axis can be achieved by holding a stick vertically through the
centre of an arrangement.
· Explain colour harmony
?:
colour harmony is one of the major principles in flower arrangements and
can be used to advantage in an arrangement it is the good blending and
placement of natural colour as in flowers and foliage and it can is some
measure compensate for deficiencies in design.
The aim should be to harmonise the colour to support and strengthen the
design. It can give harmony,
stability and strength to a design by placing warm colours in the centre or
lower part of the arrangement, this can add weight and create interest in a
design. The colour principles are balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, and
distinction and originality.
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Explain balance in colour ?: in
the colour principles colour affects balance is the proper
distribution of visual weight in an
arrangement. Warm
colours appear to have more weight and should be placed near the centre or
lower edges of an arrangement. cooler
colours have less weight and should be placed to the outer or top edges of an
arrangement.
· What is texture
?: texture
plays an integral part in design in that the designer should try to achieve
several different textures within an arrangement. This creates interest throughout the design and consequently
can highlight certain bloom by having opposite textures. Endeavour to include
shiny, dull, velvety hair materials. The rough texture of wool enhances the
smooth glossy texture of anthuriums. it is the
skilful use of different textures can be used to accent contrast and avoid
monotony.
·
What is originality ?:
originality is the conception of an idea, which makes the design
unique to create an impact. Originality
is the area that will highlight one design from another. It is the design that
will capture a judges eye as being a design that has an extra quality unique
from the other arrangements. It
could be the skilful use of colour that distinguishes a design from another or
an original concept or idea not used before. It is the are that can often
accrue a designer extra points needed to attain a placing by an original
concept.
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·
What is a contemporary design ?:
a contemporary design is one of our time that is in keeping with
current trends.
·
What is design ?:
design is the planned relationship between the plant materials, the
container and where the design will be placed.
Designs can come from the circle or triangle hence Hogarth, crescent,
vertical, horizontal or diagonal.
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§ What
are the primary colours ?:
the primary colours are red, yellow and blue
§ What
are traditional designs ?:
traditional designs
are those that have been handed down from the past.
Formal massed designs not necessarily triangular in outline, it may be
oval or fan shaped or curving, but will have little space within the design.
·
What are complementary colours ?:
complementary colours on the colour wheel are those that sit
opposite each other on the wheel ie..primary colours
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red opposite is green
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yellow opposite is violet
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blue opposite is orange
