Flower materials used for flower arrangement mainly refer to fresh-cut flowers and fresh-cut leaves, but also include plant roots, stems, fruits, vines, etc. According to the shape of flowers, they can be divided into four categories: lump flowers, linear flowers, scattered flowers and special-shaped flowers. Dump-shaped flowers are usually made of dots, blocks, or dough. The complete flowers or leaves are relatively large and have a sense of weight. They are often used as the focus of the entire flower arrangement or for overlapping, bedding, etc. Such as: lotus, sunflower, gerbera, chrysanthemum, lily, carnation, rose, etc. Linear flowers usually become the basic structure of floral designs, mainly including plant branches, roots, stems, long leaves, vine-shaped plants, and long or branch-shaped flowers. Such as: Gladiolus, Chlorophytum, Oncidium, Asparagus, Coconut Leaf, etc. Scattered flowers are also called mist flowers. They are usually composed of countless small flowers gathered in a loose or tight form. They are often used for filling, balance and color harmony in floral designs. Such as: baby's breath, lover's grass, forget-me-not, etc. Flowers with special shapes generally refer to flowers that are larger in size, have unique flower shapes, and are easy to attract attention. They are often used as the focus flower in floral arrangements. Such as: bird of paradise, calla lily, emperor flower, anthurium, etc. In addition to the above flowers, there are also dried flowers and artificial flowers. The shape of the flowers is the same as that of fresh flowers. Eastern flower arrangement is mainly based on farming culture and is originated from a long ancient civilization. It is implicit and abstract. flower arrangement form. Mainly represented by China and Japan. Oriental flower arrangement can also be called a typical epitome of river culture, highlighting the worship of lines and structures, and expressing the love for nature with simplicity and liveliness. Its composition and layout are scattered in heights and heights, echoing in pitch, dense and dense, and the works are elegant and smooth. The style characteristics of traditional oriental flower arrangement art (1) The "truth" of nature Oriental flower arrangement advocates nature and takes natural beauty as the best artistic pursuit and expression. Emphasis is placed on "objects following their original conditions", "forms resembling nature", "even though they are made by humans, they appear to have come from heaven" Yuan Hongdao: It is wonderful to make the viewer wonder if the flowers are growing at the bottom of the bowl (ii). The "goodness" of humanities is regarded as "goodness" by Confucianism. Influenced by the aesthetic thoughts of the purpose, flowers have been given beautiful symbolic meanings, and the materials must be intentional, and the meanings must be auspicious. The techniques of symbolism, allegory, and homophony are used to express one's aspirations and comfort with flowers, and to give the works a certain meaning. This kind of proposition makes the work show a specific artistic conception, which is a unique style of traditional oriental flower arrangement. . (iii) The "beauty" of art includes the beauty of materials, layout, color, shape, conception and overall artistic beauty. Material beauty: Make good use of woody flowers and highlight line shapes. The layout pays attention to painting theory and calligraphy, such as "the layout of the painting garden is the best". Color creativity pursues unity and harmony, is gorgeous but not vulgar, elegant but not light. There is no need for rules in the shape, let it be used freely, and the overall artistic beauty is pursued to express the theme. Fourth, "holy" and pure. Orientals believe that flowers are sacred. , treat her with a kind of reverence, use flowers to enlighten Taoism, cultivate one's moral character, and make flower arrangements have a sense of sacredness. Pay attention to "the heart is right and the flowers are right", and then "the flowers are right and the heart is right". Using the beauty of nature to correct people's mentality and entertain them is the true artistic realm. 2. Creative Concepts and Rules of Traditional Oriental Flower Arrangement Art (1) In line with the natural growth laws of plants 1. Be careful: When arranging flowers, the base sockets of each branch should be concentrated and close together, like a growing plant, to show its natural vitality. 2. Express the natural beauty of flowers: For example, the beauty of bamboo lies in its straight and strong momentum. If it is used at an angle in creation, its inner beauty will be lost. 3. The flower shape also conforms to the natural form of the plant. (2) Draw lessons from artistic techniques of similar artistic creations 1: Pay attention to the application of lines. Woody branches are often used as the main flower material. Different line shapes of branches are used to express different denotative and connotative beauty, making the works more lively and artistically expressive. force. 2: The heights are staggered and uneven. The position of the flower arrangement should not be too uniform and symmetrical, and should be aligned in rows. It should be pitched up and down, stretched front and back, and varied. 3: Combining virtuality and reality, hardness and softness A. There should be density and density. The flower arrangement materials should not be airtight or evenly spaced. It should be sparse at the top and dense at the bottom, scattered at the top and gathered at the bottom. B. Appropriate shade. When the flower color is too strong, it is better to use light-colored flowers to lighten it. When the material is too hard and heavy, it is better to add some soft branches and leaves to soften it. C. Leave a blank space, such as a bonsai-style flower arrangement, with flowers arranged on one side and a large blank space on the other side, allowing people to have room for viewing and imagination. The blank leaves the aftertaste.
4: Echoing relationship. Pay attention to the directionality of the flower materials, so that the materials are interconnected between pitches and glances, penetrate each other, and blend into one, so that they are full of vitality and can open and close freely. 5: Contrast relationship Through contrast, materials can be compared with each other to highlight each other, or the essence of the work can be emphasized. Only with contrast can the composition appear lively and lively, instead of being straightforward. Contrast includes height, density, size, virtuality, color contrast, etc. 6. Guest-host relationship When arranging flowers, the guest-host relationship should be established to make the theme more focused and avoid laxity caused by unclear priorities. The main content is the central content of the work. The guest is in a foil position, no matter in terms of color or trend, the purpose is to put the subject in a prominent position. (iii) Pay attention to the artistic conception, imply the meaning of flowers, and give proposition 1: Artistic conception. Pay attention to the beauty of the content expressed by the flowers, that is, the beauty of the artistic conception. It pays attention to the meaning of borrowed objects, expresses the spirit through form, has rich and colorful connotations, implicit and far-reaching artistic conception, is thought-provoking and daydream, expresses poetic and picturesque feelings, and is known for its beauty, elegance and unconventionality, which is not found in Western flower arrangements and even other flower arrangements. 2: Meaning in flowers. People give symbolic meanings to flowers and trees, using flowers to express aspirations or express feelings, and to educate flowers. Therefore, there is the so-called flower meaning and flower language. The origins of the symbolic meaning of flowers and trees are: 1. Determined by the homophony of the flower name 2. Determined by the image of the flowers and trees 3. Determined by the growth habits of the flowers and trees 4. Determined by the legend and season 3: Naming of the work and expression of artistic conception Naming plays a decisive role in the artistic conception of flower arrangement works. It can guide the viewer to associate with the work and achieve an emotional resonance with the author. There are two naming methods: 1. Proposition naming requires naming first, and then creating based on the naming. 2. Free proposition naming. After the creation is completed, name the flower according to the theme, theme and artistic conception it expresses, based on the symbolic meaning and characteristics of the flower. Come and choose a name such as "The Honor of a Gentleman" created with bamboo, pine, orchid, chrysanthemum, osmanthus and other flowers