The art of flower arrangement is to place flowers in containers such as vases, trays, and pots, rather than planting them in these containers.
The flowers are not placed randomly but are selected according to certain ideas and follow certain creative rules to create a beautiful shape.
There are several basic shapes for flower arrangement:
1. Horizontal type
The horizontal shape emphasizes the horizontal extension of the design. The center is slightly raised, while the left and right ends are elegantly designed with curves.
The most important feature of its shape is that it can be appreciated from any angle.
Mostly used for dining tables, coffee tables, and conference table furnishings.
2. Triangle
Flowers can be inserted into a triangle, isosceles triangle, or inequilateral triangle.
The shape is simple, and stable, giving people a balanced, stable, simple, dignified feeling.
Most for the ceremony, opening, gift baskets, and so on.
If applied in large cultural performances and other grand occasions, it also shows luxury and grandeur.
3. L-shaped
The two sides are combined vertically, and the left and right are unbalanced. L-shaped spikes often play an important role in the composition of the corner.
The large flowers, and fruits used for the corner, and the small flowers themselves extended forward, giving people a sense of openness upward.
4. Fan-shaped
According to the basic triangular flower arrangement shape for change, the center is radial and constitutes a fan shape. Suitable for displaying in a larger space.
5. Inverted T-shaped
The entire design focuses on the composition of the inverted T-shape. The ratio of vertical lines and left and right horizontal lines are 2:1, which gives a modern feeling.
It is suitable for the environment where there is a small space on the left and right.
6. Vertical type
The overall shape is vertical and upward, giving a sense of upward extension. Suitable for high and narrow spaces.
7. Oval shape
Elegant and luxurious shape. The use of a large number of flowers, group-style arrangement, structure, and contrast requirements are relatively low, showing a natural sense of roundness.
With a classical vase as a container, suitable f placed in a large space position of the occasion.
8. Inclined type
The shape is an unequal triangle.
The length of the main branch depends on the situation, and the whole composition has the characteristics of uneven left and right.
It is mostly used for linear flowers, which can effectively express the spreading and natural beauty.
There are also crescent type, S type, round ball type, crown type, and free opening type.
All of these looks are very nice, so if you want to try flower arranging, you can get specific about each shape.