triangular arrangement. w among the most basic floral designs used today w very versatile w formal,...

Triangular Arrangement

Triangular Arrangement among the most basic floral

designs used today very versatile formal, informal or contemporary

Triangular Arrangement May be symmetrical or

asymmetrical in form symmetrical triangles occur

when there is equal distribution of materials on both sides of an imaginary center axis

Triangular Arrangement Asymmetrical triangles occur

when there is equal visual weight on both sides of the center axis

the two sides do not look alike.

Triangular Arrangement Triangular designs have one

focal area from which all stems appear to radiate

brighter colors used at the focal area

Triangular Arrangement Flowers should be spaced

closer as they near the focal point

stems should never cross

Triangular Arrangement focal point almost always rests

on the rim of the container.

Triangular Arrangement equilateral triangle Requires that all three sides be

equal length isosceles triangle is a variation of the equilateral

triangle

Triangular Arrangement Two sides are equal in length

while the third side is shorter the height is greater than that of

an equilateral the width is smaller than that of

an equilateral

Triangular Arrangement Centerpiece designs low, horizontal design that

makes an excellent table centerpiece

Triangular Arrangement can be viewed from any

direction without blocking the view of a seated dinner guest

Triangular Arrangement Long and narrow shape of the

design can be altered to match the width of the dining table.

Constructed in the same manner as a triangular arrangement but is finished on both sides

Triangular Arrangement Asymmetrical Triangle more relaxed and visually

pleasing designs visually balanced but differ on

each side of a vertical axis

Triangular Arrangement Vertical axis is not centered but

usually offset to the left of center

Triangular Arrangement Scalene Triangle variation of asymmetrical

triangle composed of three unequal

sides

Scalene #1 flower is slanted to the left

instead of vertical #1 flower establishes height of the design

Scalene Triangle this flower is placed to the left

of center on a diagonal and slants slightly backward

Scalene Triangle number 2 flower is on the left

and may be placed at an angle or horizontal with the table

this flower is often placed at a forward angle also

Scalene Triangle Number three flower may be

angled or placed on the horizontal

depending upon the height of the container being used

Right Triangle is a one sided mass design that

resembles half of an equilateral or isosceles triangle

vertical and horizontal lines of the arrangement meet at a 90 degree angle

Right Triangle may face either left or right may often be used in pairs on a

mantle or buffet