Art Deco

Below are the examples the instructor gave us:

  Symmetrical

   Sunburst

  Zig-Zag

  Framed

Personally I DO NOT like this style of arranging. You almost have to be an architect or an engineer. Every placement of a flower has to be well thought out and calculated.

On the other hand, I am glad I took this class so that I now know how to do this style if any one ever wants a modern/contemporary flower arrangement.

This style of arranging was popular during the 1920's though the 1930's

Guidelines for the Art Deco floral design:

• Line design usually of geometric form


• Very simple style. Eliminate all unnecessary and confusing detail


• Exotic and dramatic


• Unusual plant material. Plant materials used as flowers and part of the overall form not simply as filler


• Strong angular forms


• Rich colors, refrain from using pastels


• Stemless flowers floated in shallow bowls or plates


• Unusual combinations of fruits and vegetables with plant material


• All foliage arrangements are very popular during this time period


• Odd combinations of similar textures such as eggs and gardenias


• The use of gold gilding or silvering of fruits and foliage are popular for use in formal dining tables

Here is the arrangement I made:





The two red flowers in the middle are Heliconia, the two red flowers on the side are Anthurium and the purple cluster of flowers towards the front is Cockscomb. I don't remember all the foliage name but the leaves in the bottom of the vase are Croton.

Not bad for my first time!