The art of floral design
By: Norah T. Hunter ; Herb Mitchell, contributing author (chapters 18-22).
Contributors: Mitchell, Herb.
Publisher: Delmar Publishers
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Albany, N.Y
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 566
ISBN-13: 9780827350892
Subjects: Flower arrangement.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 557-560) and index.
Table of contents: title: About the author; title: Introduction; title: Section 1 : Theory and design.; title: A history of floral design; title: Design, harmony, and unity; title: Color; title: Balance, proportion, and scale; title: Focal point and rhythm; title: Line, form, space, and depth; title: Texture and fragrance; title: Tools, containers, and mechanics; title: Section 2 : Flowers and foliage.; title: Nomenclature and postharvest physiology; title: Care and handling; title: Flower and foliage forms; title: Section 3 : Basic techniques and styles.; title: Shapes of floral arrangements; title: Seasonal, holiday, and special occasion designs; title: Flowers to wear; title: Everlasting flowers; title: Section 4 : Beyond the basics.; title: Oriental style of design; title: Contemporary design styles and techniques; title: Wedding flowers; title: Sympathy flowers; title: Section 5 : The floral industry.; title: Harvest and distribution; title: The retail flower shop; title: Careers and continuing education; title: Appendix A : Common cut flowers; title: Appendix B : Common foliage; title: Glossary