Floral Arrangement Styles
These geometric designs – Line, Line-mass, and Mass – form the foundation of all floral designs.
Line Arrangements
Line arrangements are adaptations of Japanese styles. Linear pattern is dominant. Line arrangements are
characterized by restraint in the quantity of plant materials used, with an emphasis on the beauty of
individual blooms or foliage. Line arrangements are usually bold and dramatic, with importance placed
on the contrast of form and texture, with an open silhouette. Often line arrangements will have three lines
or placements. Most linear arrangements have asymmetrical balance. Typically, they are viewed from
the front only. Allowing some material to extend toward the front or back of the arrangement develops
depth.
Line-Mass Arrangements
Line-mass arrangements combine the strong line of Japanese styles with the massed effect of European
designs. Line-mass arrangements have a clean, uncluttered look, with definite line, a well-defined mass,
and plenty of open spaces. The dominant line is combined with a mass of plant material at the focal area;
additional material is used to enhance and develop the linear shapes. A design combining unusual
components and using more plant material than a Line arrangement. Contrast of texture, color and line
are important features.
Mass Arrangements
Mass arrangements are adapted from European designs. They have a thick, full look, with a closed
silhouette. Mass design uses more plant material than Line or Line-Mass designs; usually a large amount
of plant material is used. The emphasis is on the whole colorful mass of flowers and foliage, rather than
on individual components. Color is important in mass arrangements. Round or mass shapes usually
dominate, but spiky or linear forms are good for triangular arrangements.
These geometric designs – Line, Line-mass, and Mass – form the foundation of all floral designs.
Line Arrangements
Line arrangements are adaptations of Japanese styles. Linear pattern is dominant. Line arrangements are
characterized by restraint in the quantity of plant materials used, with an emphasis on the beauty of
individual blooms or foliage. Line arrangements are usually bold and dramatic, with importance placed
on the contrast of form and texture, with an open silhouette. Often line arrangements will have three lines
or placements. Most linear arrangements have asymmetrical balance. Typically, they are viewed from
the front only. Allowing some material to extend toward the front or back of the arrangement develops
depth.
Line-Mass Arrangements
Line-mass arrangements combine the strong line of Japanese styles with the massed effect of European
designs. Line-mass arrangements have a clean, uncluttered look, with definite line, a well-defined mass,
and plenty of open spaces. The dominant line is combined with a mass of plant material at the focal area;
additional material is used to enhance and develop the linear shapes. A design combining unusual
components and using more plant material than a Line arrangement. Contrast of texture, color and line
are important features.
Mass Arrangements
Mass arrangements are adapted from European designs. They have a thick, full look, with a closed
silhouette. Mass design uses more plant material than Line or Line-Mass designs; usually a large amount
of plant material is used. The emphasis is on the whole colorful mass of flowers and foliage, rather than
on individual components. Color is important in mass arrangements. Round or mass shapes usually
dominate, but spiky or linear forms are good for triangular arrangements.
Colors have different effects on the viewer. Effective use of color is important in floral arrangement
design.
design.
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