The Art of Floral Design
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781418063030
Copyright date: 2013
Table of contents: title: About the author; title: Introduction; title: Section 1 : The floral industry.; title: Harvest and distribution; title: Flower retailing; title: Careers and continuing education; title: Section 2 : Flowers and foliage.; title: Nomenclature; title: Postharvest physiology; title: Care and handling; title: Section 3 : Design principles and elements.; title: Design, style, 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: Section 4 : Functional design.; title: Tools, containers, and the mechanics of arrangement; title: Flower and foliage forms; title: Shapes of floral arrangements; title: Section 5 : Basic styles and techniques.; title: Special occasions and holidays; title: Flowers to wear; title: Everlasting flowers; title: Section 6 : Classic floral design.; title: A history of floral design; title: Oriental style of design; title: Section 7 : Advanced design.; title: Contemporary designs and techniques; title: Wedding flowers; title: Sympathy flowers; title: Section 8 : Floral industry crops.; title: Flowers; title: Foliage; title: Glossary