There are four basic shapes to a floral arrangement; the square, the circle, the triangle, and the oblong or egg shape. These fours basic shapes determine the visual effect of the floral arrangement.
The square is most evident in a low table arrangement. When the primary color of the flower is laid at the corners and center of the arrangement, one sees the square effect more prominently.
The circle is the most popular arrangement in Western arrangement today. This is most evident in the stand alone vase or table arrangement. The primary colors are arranged in the vase equidistant all around the arrangement and essentially holds the arrangement in a circle.
The triangle is a less popular shape, but can be the most dramatic of the shapes. The pyramid triangle is the most popular of the triangles, but the right and left triangle shapes are the most dramatic when paired as complimentary shapes in a large grouping.
The oval shape is the most traditional of the shapes. This shape is most often seen as a colonial or Victorian shape, often painted or portrayed in historical documents.
In an S-curve floral arrangemnt the elements in the arrangement form the letter "s" from top to bottom.
The most popular floral arrangement for a romantic holiday is a bunch of a dozen red roses. For a mother, lilies and tulips are very popular.
A silhouette is a dark outline of a person or thing.
A round floral arrangement is an arrangement that is designed with flowers on all sides. Some arrangements are done "one-sided" which means that the back has no flowers, only greens to cover up the oasis. You find this in most funeral arrangements. More higher end shops arrange in whats called a low and lush style, very dense blooms with a rounded shape.
The focal area is often the largest flower in the arrangement.
The focal point in a floral arrangement would be the blooms ( fullest flowers). Most often displayed at eye level, or the arrangements "center".
A silhouette is a dark shape and its outline is seen against a lighter background.(Silhouette is French for "outline".)
To hold the flowers together
Oh there certainly are classes in floral arrangement, often private stores that sell flowers offer them, so why not asking the local sellers? Or you can see if you find a Japanese Ikebana course.
Horizontal ground surface at the container's top.
I would say so!
Yes, some places offers floral arrangements. Here are some list that will help you: University of Alaska Anchorage Floral Design Program. Thunderbird Floral Design School. Floral Art School of Australia. California Flower Art Academy. Palmer School of Floral Design.