Artistic flower arrangement and environmental decoration
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Artistic flower arrangement refers to the use of cut plant roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits as materials, processed through certain techniques (pruning, branching, bending) and artistic methods (conception, shaping, coloring) to reconfigure them into an exquisite and beautiful piece of floral art full of poetic and picturesque charm, which can represent the beauty of nature and artificial beauty. Flower arrangement may seem simple, but creating a truly good piece is not easy. It is not just a simple combination of various floral materials, nor is it just simple shaping; it is an artistic creation that integrates life interest, cultural knowledge, and artistic cultivation. Flower arrangement enthusiasts all agree that flower arrangement is an art of creating with heart and expressing心态 through flower shapes.
I. Types and characteristics of artistic flower arrangement
Flower arrangement can be divided into bottle arrangement, pot arrangement, hanging arrangement, special-shaped vase arrangement, flower basket arrangement, flower stand arrangement, and artificial flower arrangement based on form. It can be divided into Eastern style, Western style, and modern free-style based on style.
(1) Eastern style flower arrangement: It is a type of flower arrangement represented by China and Japan. Influenced by the traditional culture and customs of Eastern countries, it, like Eastern gardens, especially admires nature, follows nature but surpasses it, and is good at using the natural beauty of floral materials to move people. It emphasizes the use of objects to convey meaning and the transmission of spirit through form. Eastern style flower arrangement focuses on simplicity in material selection, winning with a small number of exquisite materials, emphasizes naturalness in shaping, mainly outlined with smooth lines, small and delicate in form, plain and elegant in color, profound and meaningful in artistic conception, with prominent themes and thought-provoking. Therefore, Eastern style flower arrangement is famous in the world for its formal beauty and artistic conception.
Japanese flower arrangement: Known as "ikebana" in Japan, during the Asuka period from the 6th to the 7th century, Prince Shotoku of Japan sent Koken to China (Sui Dynasty) to establish diplomatic relations. As a delegate of the Sui Dynasty, he studied Buddhist flower arrangement while devoting himself to Buddhist studies and, after returning to Japan, developed the Buddhist offering flowers into the Ikenobo school of flower arrangement. It is the oldest school of flower arrangement in Japanese history. After entering Japan, Chinese flower arrangement has developed into more than 3,000 schools through the efforts of several generations of flower arrangement artists, among which Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Horin, and Ogata schools are the four most famous schools of flower arrangement in Japan. Both Japanese and Chinese flower arrangements belong to the category of Eastern style flower arrangement, with changes in lines as the main feature, transferring human thoughts into flower arrangement, and expressing the delicate, reserved, and rich connotations of Eastern people.
(2) Western style flower arrangement: It is a type of flower arrangement represented by European and American countries. It is completely different from Eastern style flower arrangement. Influenced by the Western tradition of admiring nature, being open and outgoing, and being passionate, it is good at using the artificial beauty of floral materials to express the theme. Western style flower arrangement focuses on abundance in material selection, winning with the beauty of plant groups, emphasizes regularity in shaping, mainly with symmetrical geometric shapes, large and upright in form, bright and rich in color, pursuing block effects, and expressing a passionate, graceful, and magnificent style.
(3) Modern free-style flower arrangement: It is an abstract, impressionistic, and highly personalized type of flower arrangement. With the increasing cultural exchanges between the East and the West, flower arrangement exchanges have also increased. Modern free-style flower arrangement has developed on the basis of Eastern and Western flower arrangements, integrating the characteristics of both. It is more free and random in the selection of vases and materials, the determination of conception and shaping, and the treatment of leaf and flower colors. It often uses non-plant materials such as metal, glass, plastic, and textiles to complement and decorate, with themes that are often difficult to understand, completely integrating personal personality, hobbies, and temperament, providing a refreshing feeling.
II. Arrangement of artistic flower arrangement
The methods and requirements for flower arrangement vary depending on the environment. For example, in large public places such as exhibition halls, hotel lobbies, and meeting rooms, Western or modern free-style flower arrangements are mainly used, requiring large volume, quantity, and rich colors. In small spaces such as living rooms, Eastern style flower arrangements are mainly used, with only a few small pieces of flower arrangement needed to add to the beauty.
(1) Exhibition hall flower arrangement: The arrangement in this venue first involves area division. With many participating units, without designated venues and sections, it not only causes chaos in the exhibition but also makes it difficult for visitors to find their favorite exhibits. For example, the "First China International Flower Art Exposition" held at the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Fair in May this year divided the exhibits into eight areas: overseas exhibition area, provincial (district) city exhibition area, hotel restaurant exhibition area, flower shop industry exhibition area, cut flower enterprise product exhibition area, pressed flower art exhibition area, home decoration exhibition area, and Chinese flower art history exhibition area, making it clear for both exhibitors and visitors. Secondly, space filling is necessary in the exhibition hall, but it is a waste or an inadequate arrangement to neglect the use of places such as the walls and columns. For example, at the "Malaysia-China Flower Art Exchange Exhibition" held at the Malaysia Greenfield International Exhibition Center in March this year, the use of walls and columns was very appropriate. The exhibitors arranged various shapes and sizes of hanging flower arrangements on the walls, and on the concave-shaped columns, they hung three large, medium, and small silk umbrellas in series, adorned with hanging leaves, which not only utilized the columns, compensating for their defects, but also beautified the environment and enriched the space content, achieving a win-win situation. For example, the hanging flower balls of various sizes and heights in Hangzhou Tower Shopping Center, if this arrangement method could be used in the exhibition hall, it would achieve a very good exhibition effect.
(2) Hotel lobby flower arrangement:
Flower arrangement can add warmth, beauty, and elegance to the comfortable environment of a hotel, making guests feel at home. Flower arrangement in the lobby varies depending on the level and the type of reception during regular days and holidays. Generally, it is required to be placed in the center of the lobby, on shelves, and in high-quality vases; the shape is mainly geometric shapes, such as round and semi-round; the materials are fresh, colorful, and the flowers are large and colorful; the volume is large and can be viewed from all sides, with Western style flower arrangements. If the lobby is decorated with traditional Chinese national characteristics, the flower arrangement form must match it, otherwise, it will look out of place and make guests feel uncomfortable. As for the auxiliary manager, bar, cash register, and reception desk, small pieces of flower arrangement are mainly used. In recent years, simulated artificial flower arrangement has become popular, which is bright, lively, and lifelike, achieving a realistic effect.
(3) Meeting room flower arrangement:
Meeting room flower arrangement mainly uses low and creeping Western style flower arrangements that can be viewed from all sides. Eastern style flower arrangements can also be used on coffee tables in the corners or against the wall. Regardless of the style, the flowers should be fresh, colorful, and blooming. They should not have an unpleasant smell or strong fragrance. The height of the flowers should not block the视线 of the participants when speaking or conversing. The specifications of the flower arrangement depend on the level of the meeting. For general meetings, only one to several flower arrangements are needed on the stage or in the middle (for round table meetings), while for high-level meetings, not only should the flowers be high-end, but the quantity should also increase. For example, at the registration desk, VIP resting area, and corners of the meeting room, arrangements should be made.
(4) Living room flower arrangement:
With the improvement of people's living standards and living environment, people are no longer satisfied with appreciating flowers in scenic spots. They want to bring the greenery and flowers of nature into their homes to beautify their living environment and enrich their daily lives. Placing 1-2 flower arrangements in the living room can make the room full of vitality. At the same time, doing it yourself and arranging it can regulate life and cultivate temperament, so flower arrangement is increasingly loved and favored by everyone and is slowly entering thousands of households, becoming an indispensable part of beautifying the home.
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