History of Floral Design

Who was the first to use water and containers to create floral arrangements?

• Japanese

• Chinese

• Rikkwa

• Byzantine

Rikkwa...

• means standing flowers

• were commonly made by Buddhist priests at alters

• Are large and symmetrical

• Have an S curve

Ikebana is based on what principles of design?

• Dominance

• Proportion

• Balance

• Rhythm

What is the primary line of Ikebana called?

• Soe

• Shin

• Tai

• Nejime

What is the secondary line of Ikebana called?

• Shin

• Soe

• Tai

• Cyo

What are filler flowers called in Ikebana?

• Shin

• Cyo

• Nijime

• Tai

Who used flowers for decorations, wreaths, garlands, and temple offerings?

• Romans
• Egyptians
• Greeks
• Mayans

Who created the cornucopia?

• The Romans
• The Greeks
• The Egyptians
• The Mayans

Who was known for creating triangular and symmetrical floral arrangements?

• Ikebana
• The Greeks

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

Fruit was added into arrangments during this time period...

• Byzantine

• Genovia

• Greek

• European