266 Principles of Floral Design
Today’s Floral Designs
In the last 20 years, trends in fl oral design
have returned to more naturalistic forms,
as opposed to the abstract designs of the
1960s and 1970s. Increased concern about the
environment translates into natural, vegetative
designs. Landscape designs are similar to
vegetative designs, but refl ect landscapes
created by humans, not nature. Combining
geometric forms and again taking inspiration
from nature, these designs use line as well as
mass and often have a slight oriental feel.
Another interesting development is the
more extensive use of clear glass containers
with or without floral foam. The container
may be a cube or another unusual
geometric shape, Figure 10-28. With clear
containers, the stems of the plant material
are clearly visible, so the water must be
kept pristine. Many of these arrangements
are monochromatic—they include different
types of flowers, but all of the flowers
are the same or similar colors. Almost
minimalist in appearance, the simple forms
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Figure 10-27. Topiary has been popular for many years. Geometric forms around a central axis are common. Floral designs
today often mimic topiary shapes in the landscape around us.
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Figure 10-28. Clear glass container.