CFD Floral Design Principles 3

Question 1

The principle of 'unity' in floral design means:

Accepted Answer

All design elements work together to create a cohesive whole

Answer

Unity means all components of a design—color, texture, form, and line—relate harmoniously to create one complete impression.

Question 2

Which texture pairing creates the most visual contrast in a floral arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Coarse sunflowers with fine baby's breath

Answer

Pairing coarse textures with fine textures maximizes contrast and visual interest in a design.

Question 3

In color theory, adding black to a pure hue creates a:

Accepted Answer

Shade

Answer

A shade is produced by adding black to a pure hue, darkening it while maintaining the hue's identity.

Question 4

A designer creates an arrangement where visual interest moves the eye from the center outward in all directions equally. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Radial balance

Answer

Radial balance occurs when design elements radiate outward equally from a central point, like spokes on a wheel.

Question 5

The term 'proportion' in floral design refers to:

Accepted Answer

The relationship of size between design elements and the whole

Answer

Proportion describes how elements relate in size to each other and to the overall design, influencing visual harmony.

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