Title: Create minimalist designs.
Course: Floral Design II (18056-II) > Section: Creating Floral Designs

Creation should include

- explaining the developmental factors of minimalist floral design
- explaining the symbolism of the container in minimalist designs
- using oriental design styles (e.g., ikenobo, moribana, shoka, nageire, kabebana, morimono, and jiyu-bana) to illustrate minimalism in floral designs
- using flowers and foliage appropriate for minimalist designs
- describing the mechanics used to secure minimalist designs.

Teacher Resource:

Five Elements of Design in Floristry, Inspired Floristry

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do minimalist designs differ from occidental designs? Why do they differ?
- What types of containers are appropriate for oriental designs? Why?
- How does symbolism play a role in oriental design?
- How does negative space and placement influence a design?