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Line Arrangements

Learn about the three forms of line arrangements - straight, curvilinear, and contemporary free style, and explore variations such as Inverted T and L patterns. Discover the power of vertical and crescent arrangements, as well as the elegant Hogarth Curve. Embrace Contemporary Freestyle techniques to unlock your creativity and personalize your floral designs with various line compositions.

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Line Arrangements

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  1. Line Arrangements

  2. Line Arrangements • lead the eye along an obvious path • keep the eye in continuous motion

  3. Line • must never be broken

  4. Three forms • of line arrangement • straight line • curvilinear • contemporary free style

  5. Inverted T • variation of equilateral triangle • points of the design form an equilateral triangle • makes use of negative space or areas without flowers

  6. Inverted T

  7. L Pattern • similar to the right triangle • more linear since the area between the two major points remains unfilled

  8. L Pattern • lighter • more stylized appearance • vertical line is straight up • the horizontal line is parallel with the table

  9. L Pattern • creating a 90 degree angle where the two lines meet • may be modified slightly • slanting the vertical line to the left, horizontal line sweeps downward

  10. L Pattern • a third line may be added to create a three-legged pattern

  11. Vertical arrangement • very strong line • makes a bold statement • eye tends to continuously move up and down the arrangement

  12. Vertical arrangement • tall slender vertical arrangements are excellent for hospitals and nursing homes where space is limited

  13. Vertical arrangements • attracts the eye while using a limited number of flowers

  14. Vertical arrangements

  15. Crescent arrangements • a portion of a circle • like the moon in its first quarter • sometimes compared to an animals horns

  16. Crescent arrangements • tips of each horn are pointed and curve down to join at the thicker center

  17. Crescent arrangements • one horn is longer than the other • upper one is twice the length of the lower horn

  18. Crescent arrangements • focal point of this arrangement is where the base of the two horns meet • may be viewed from one or both sides

  19. Crescent arrangements • if viewed from both sides • horns would be finished with flowers

  20. Crescent arrangements • if viewed from one side • some flowers should face backward to give the arrangement depth

  21. Hogarth Curve • also called an “S” curve • named after the English painter William Hogarth

  22. Hogarth Curve • three types of “S” curve arrangements • Classical Vertical • Diagonal S Curve • Horizontal Curve

  23. Contemporary Freestyle • gives the designer the opportunity to express their creativity • basic principles of design still apply

  24. Contemporary Freestyle • geometric forms can be used in contemporary freestyle • great use is made of lines

  25. Contemporary Freestyle • lines, such as horizontal, vertical, spirals, curves and diagonals are very prominent

  26. Contemporary Freestyle • designers describe contemporary freestyle as personalizing what they have learned about different designs

  27. Contemporary Freestyle • involves placing flowers into a pleasing composition • without falling into a particular design style

  28. Contemporary Freestyle • may mix several styles as long as one is not dominant

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