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Triangular arrangements, symmetrical or asymmetrical, offer versatile formal, informal, or contemporary designs. Learn about equilateral, isosceles, scalene, and right triangles. Discover focal points, spacing, and centerpiece applications in this creative floral design approach.
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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