It is very necessary to learn some knowledge of poetry art before learning the art of flower arrangement and creating works that have the spirit of the times and national characteristics. The knowledge of poetry art can not only enrich the theme expression of flower arrangement and deepen the creation of artistic conception, but also help to construct the proposition of flower arrangement, making the flower arrangement works more poetic and picturesque. In particular, Chinese flower chanting poems are of direct help to flower arrangement. The concept and theme expression method of using flowers to express aspirations and borrowing objects to express feelings are worthy of in-depth study and reference by flower arrangers (Figure 1).
Traditional Chinese flower arrangement art and painting Traditional Chinese flower arrangement art basically follows the principles and rules of Chinese painting theory, whether in conception, modeling or coloring. For example, Chinese painting theories and aesthetic thoughts attach great importance to expressing the vitality and inner temperament of objects. They are not satisfied with the resemblance in form, but emphasize using shapes to convey spirit, expressing emotions with scenes, and expressing the heart through objects, pursuing "the wonderful effect of imagination", blending of scenes, and An artistic realm that combines form and spirit. Traditional Chinese flower arrangement also regards this as the highest artistic pursuit. It requires not only to express the formal beauty of the combination of flower materials, but also to emphasize the beauty of the flower grid and to express the beauty of the inner charm through the natural beauty of the flower materials and their symbolic meaning (Figure 2) . Flower arrangement and painting art have the same aesthetic principles, artistic language and artistic pursuit; the difference is that painting depicts images in two-dimensional space, while flower arrangement creates images in three-dimensional space, similar to sculptures and bonsai, with three-dimensional space Entity. The formation of Chinese flower arrangement art style is also deeply influenced by the meaning and style of Chinese painting. Therefore, it is very necessary to learn flower arrangement, especially to study the art of Chinese flower arrangement in depth, and to study painting knowledge and theory seriously. When composing a flower arrangement, you can use the painting method. First draw the shape, and then insert it according to the drawing. You can more accurately grasp the coordination between the shape and the flower branches, and better understand the affinity between the art of flower arrangement and painting.
Chinese traditional flower arrangement art and colorful plants come in all shapes and colors. Different flowers have different colors and characteristics, which can bring people different feelings and imagination. The change of seasons and the plant's own metabolism will produce different colors: the colors of flowers are constantly changing from buds to withered and withered, and leaves from green buds to withered and yellow. - Generally speaking, the flowers are rich and bright when they first bloom, then gradually fade in color, and finally lose their original beautiful color; the leaves are initially light green with goose yellow, then gradually turn to dark green, and turn yellow at the end of the growth period; The same goes for fruits. This physiological characteristic of flowers provides rich resources for the creation of flower arrangement art. Whether it is Chinese painting or Chinese flower arrangement, harmony is an important principle in the expression and application of colors. As Fang Xun, a famous painter in the Qing Dynasty, said: "Don't be embarrassed by the depth of color. It is difficult to harmonize the colors. Harmony will make the expression vivid, otherwise the form will be dull and the painting will be lifeless." Traditional Chinese flower arrangement follows the principles and rules of Chinese painting theory and pursues Elegant and fresh, focusing on the symbolic and expressive nature of color. Color is unique with its unique "elegance", which plays the role of conveying emotions and ideas through color, giving people a striking and strong sense of pleasure.
Discussion on Chinese Style Different eras have different flower arrangement styles, and it is not advisable to blindly copy them. When creating flower arrangements, we should inherit the traditional flower arrangement style while injecting contemporary design elements to form a unique Chinese modern flower arrangement style. Whether it is an old wooden barrel or a CD rack, the same appliance can have different "identities". There is actually only a thin line between being conservative and fashionable. The sense of propriety lies in taste. As a flower arrangement creator, we should not just focus on modern people's emotions, but should actively work hard to learn history and culture and dig out our national quintessence one by one. What is the style of modern Chinese flower arrangement art? What are the characteristics? What is Chinese style? The author believes that Chinese style should be an overall image based on Chinese culture and Eastern lifestyle and in line with global economic development trends. Digging out the essence of Chinese culture and adapting to the aesthetic design trends of world development, so as to establish a suitable system and environment, is the key to shaping Chinese style. As a modern China, in addition to inheriting history and culture, we must also absorb good new things from foreign countries and express new forms. Today's China is a China facing the world, and the audience for flower arrangement works is not only Chinese, but also foreigners. In the process of blending Chinese and Western cultures, adding Chinese elements has gradually become a trend. Chinese elements with different visual effects have also brought different perceptions to the application of flower arrangements. In many flower arrangement performances, many florists have incorporated Chinese elements into their floral creations, such as Chinese red, rattan group shapes, etc. The vivid use of Chinese elements has brought a new trend to the flower arrangement world, for example, "Xiguan Image" "Part of this flower arrangement work has fashion elements hidden in the ancient cultural background, with traces of time, and it quietly blends classicism and modernity (Picture 3). If Western-style flower arrangements were once a symbol of exquisite life, then the New Oriental classical elegance and tranquil philosophy of life have become more and more praised by people, so now Chinese-style flower arrangements appear to be more tasteful. "Chinese style" is not a simple collage of Chinese elements, but an expression of the Chinese spirit and Chinese blood that touches the hearts of the Chinese people. It has nothing to do with symbols or fashion, but is closely related to the spiritual origin of the Chinese people and the joys and sorrows of reality. The formation of any artistic style is influenced and restricted by the geographical environment, historical traditions, cultural quality, national character, customs and habits of the region and the nation.
If these characteristics are lost in creation, it will be impossible or impossible to carry forward the national spirit and local characteristics. Naturally, it will not be popular with the broad masses of the people and will not be valued by overseas audiences. So how should modern Chinese flower arrangements be done? That is to establish yourself first and then fully integrate the favorable factors. Therefore, the current flower arrangement creation should form its own style, the style of its own nation, remove the foreign flavor, and eliminate the phenomenon of being neither foreign nor foreign. First of all, we must raise our awareness and understand what imitation is, what innovation is, and how to inherit and carry it forward. We must understand and learn the traditional national culture, and seriously study the art of classical Chinese flower arrangement. Imitation is not innovation, innovation must have roots, and the roots are local (the region and the nation). Only by being rooted in the local culture, nourished by the excellent Chinese culture, absorbing nutrients, forming motivation, and conscientiously learning the strengths of foreign art, and learning from each other's strengths to offset weaknesses. , digest and integrate them, truly learn from the past but learn from the past, innovate from the beginning to the new; use the past for the present, and use the foreign for China, only then can the style and characteristics of modern flower arrangement art in our country be gradually formed, and the development of both Chinese national characteristics and A new system of Chinese flower arrangement with a modern feel.
The establishment of Chinese style. China's rapidly developing economy has attracted global attention. This is a great opportunity for flower arrangement art to form a Chinese style. Chinese culture is broad and profound, and there is a lot worth exploring. But unfortunately, at present, In the flower arrangement exhibition, we can only see flashes of Chinese elements in some works, and there is no unified Chinese style. How to reasonably combine the Chinese elements of traditional flower arrangements with modern flower arrangements is an important topic. The application of Chinese elements must also conform to the general trend of the development of the times. If the combination is not done well, it will easily become symbolic and superficial. The most common methods of modern flower arrangement design embodying Chinese elements are: evolution, matching, and personalization. Simply put, it is the combination of Chinese and Western styles, and the fusion of modernity and classics. Old tunes are played again, and new voices are sung. Nowadays, artistic creation has entered an era of differentiation, and the design of flower arrangements must also reflect individuality. However, in the process of applying Chinese elements, it is often too personal, resulting in a lack of individuality. For example, when I think of Chinese elements, I think of red lanterns, Peking opera masks, dragons, cheongsam, Chinese kung fu, and Chinese red. But in fact, Chinese elements are much more than these. Their connotations are very deep and broad, and their expressions are not limited to specific symbols, not just superficial and visual forms. The essence of Chinese elements lies in conforming to the inner feelings and cultural identity of the Chinese nation. The 2008 Olympic Games, which attracted worldwide attention, brought the ancient Chinese civilization to wide attention. The rise of Chinese elements in the Olympic Games reflects the strength of traditional Chinese culture. The Beijing Olympic bid logo "Tai Chi" and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo "China Seal" all reflect Chinese elements bring cultural inspiration to the contemporary design field. The Chinese elements used in the design of flower arrangements should be based on traditional Chinese culture. The symbolic and superficial Chinese elements cannot fully reflect the profound heritage of Chinese traditional culture, and may not be able to give the flower arrangements a real "soul". After all, these elements should not only be reflected in the appearance of flower arrangements, but also allow people to feel the presence of Chinese culture throughout the entire flower arrangement creation and appreciation process. There is no need to deliberately emphasize Chinese elements in the design process, nor should we put the cart before the horse and attach labels to "symbols" for the sake of "symbols." Some symbols can be used, but don't push them too far. The "Chinese elements" or "national characteristics" in flower arrangements cannot be deliberately pursued or even attached to the appearance of the work. It should be a natural expression of the designer's understanding of the national culture. For example, the work "Kuafu Chasing the Sun" is a clever fusion of traditional folklore and modern floral art. The work uses a simple structure, mainly red, and uses a combination of flowers, branches and other elements to express the meaning of "Kuafu Chasing the Sun". The artistic conception is imaginative.
The structure is simple but the theme is prominent, using modern flower arrangement techniques to interpret traditional Chinese folklore (Figure 4)