BYU FLORAL DESIGN EXAM #3 PRACTICE TEST WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

American floral designs are a blending of what 2 diverse styles? oriental (line) Style European (Mass) Style What are factors that influence the final shape of a design? placement/location of arrangement table size/shape eye level/viewing level types of flowers and foliage Container choice occasion and purpose for bouquet symmetrical vs asymmetrical design Brainpower Read More 0:00 / 0:00 Name the basic shapes of arrangements Triangular Circular Vertical Horizontal What does framework refer to? the basic structure of a design What is first or foremost in determining the shape of the (unmade) design? form a basic outline in your mind and use that to form the framework with skeleton flowers/foilage Name the symmetrical triangle designs Equilateral Triangle Design- one sided, place against a wall, equal in length on all three sides Isosceles Triangle Design- 2 sides of equal length and 3rd side/base unequal, form the height of the arrangement Cone Design: 3D vertical isosceles triangle Name the asymmetrical triangle designs Right Triangle Design: L-Shape Design, 90 degree angle, made in pairs to frame or give importance Scalene Triangle Design: unequal sides and angles, vertical emphasis, >90 degree angle Which designs are classified as circular? Round design, round mound, round-moundy, nosegay, tussle-mussie Why are some called mass, while others line/curvilinear? Some circular designs give emphasis to the curving lines of the design, rather than the mass, and are termed curvilinear designs. These line style arrangements are generally highly stylized one-sided designs, but with initial framework consideration they may be made all-sided. What is another name for a fan-shaped design? radiating design What is a topiary ball or cone design? a perfectly round sphere appearing the same from any side or viewing angle Many asymmetrical designs require much negative space for success, why? because of its asymmetry IF the negative space is filled in with flowers and foliage, the design becomes too fun and will lose its crescent shape and look more like a round design with curved lines added. who is the S-shaped design named for, why? English Artist William Hogarth "Portrait of the Painter and His Pug" has a serpentine line on a painter's pallet with the words "line of beauty" written on the S-Line. Hogarth theorized that all beauty was based on the serpentine S-line. What is the simplest vertical design called? Bud vase design- a single flower or a limited grouping of flowers and foliage What is a stylized vertical design? highly artistic vertical designs often constructed in vertical containers with our without the use of floral foam. Tall containers emphasize and repeat vertical line. Generally one sided but can be al sided. MATCHING SECTION!!! Fan shape Scalene triangle S-shape topiary ball horizontal L-shape vertical circular C-shape Spouse's Day 4th Friday in January celebrate one's spouse Valentine's Day February 14th Origin: Lupercalia (ancient Roman Festival and feast connected with fertility rites), and St. Valentine of the early Christian church was imprisoned b/c he refused to worship the Roman Gods. and Birds choose their mates on February 14th One of the busiest holidays for the floral industry. Roses increase b/c of high demand Mother's Day 2nd Sunday in May honor mothers and Motherhood wear carnation to symbolize appreciation Father's Day 3rd Sunday in June accessories suggesting a father's favorite holiday are commonly placed in floral designs Friendship Day 1st Sunday in August unofficial day to honor friendships and show appreciation National Grandparent's Day 1st Sunday in September following Labor Day special day to honor grandparents Sweetest Day 3rd Saturday in October recognize and honor those who have been sweet or kind and helpful throughout the year Mother-in-law Day 4th Sunday in October honor and thank the mother of one's spouse New Years Eve and Day December 31 and January 1 Chinese New Year 4 days Begins at sunset on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, occurring sometime between January 21 and February 19 Red Flowes often used Groundhog Day February 2 forecasting weather for the next 6 weeks if groundhog/woodchuck sees his shadow, there will be winter for 6 more weeks. If he does not see his shadow, spring will soon come St. Patrick's Day March 17 Irish pay tribute to St. Patrick introduced the trinity to the Irish people by using a shamrock or clover with 3 leaflets Easter 1st Sunday after the date of the first full moon that occurs on or after March 21, makes by the vernal equinox or the beginning of spring. Can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25 May Day May 1 Roman festival Floralia, in honor of Flora, the mythological Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Dance around the May pole Signified the changing of the seasons Columbus Day Originally October 12, but now the 2nd Monday in October the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Colombus in the New World Halloween October 31 ancient new year festivals and festivals of the dead combining Christian customs and Druid autumn festivals. marked the beginning of the season of cold, darkness, and decay/death! Thanksgiving Last Thursday in November in USA Second Monday in October in Canada Family day set aside as a time for feasting and giving thanks Christmas December 25 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January Mlk's birthday (January 15) Lincoln's Birthday February 12 Lincoln's birthday Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February (February 22 is lincoln's actual birthday) Armed Forces Day 3rd Saturday of May Celebrate all branches of the military Memorial Day Last Monday of