| Line provides the shape and structure of a floral arrangement.
It gives movement to an arrangement, allowing the eye to move smoothly from one
part of a design to the next. Line is a path leading the eye through the
design. Direct lines are actual lines that are
easy to see and easy for the eye to follow. Direct lines can be created with flowers,
foliages, and straight or curved branches. The repetition, or radiation of direct
lines can create movement in a design. An indirect or implied line is created by a
series of repetitious elements throughout a design, creating a pathway for the eye to
follow.
A vertical line leads the eye from the bottom to the top of
an arrangement, emphasizing height and implying strength and formality. The
horizontal line emphasizes width. The eye moves more slowly along a horizontal line
conveying a feeling of serenity to the viewer. Slanting diagonal lines cause rapid
eye movement, especially when placed between vertical and horizontal lines. Diagonal
lines imply motion and excitement. Curved lines, like diagonal lines imply motion,
but in a softer way. Curved lines imply gentleness and add interest to a floral
design.
A static line in a floral design is one which is parallel
to the sides of the imaginary frame surrounding the design. A static line is expected,
unchanging, without energy or motion. Dynamic lines in a floral design are those which are
not parallel to the sides of the imaginary frame surrounding the design. Dynamic lines are
surprising, energetic and provide movement to a design. The blending of static and
dynamic lines in a floral arrangement creates interest, tension and visual energy in the
arrangement |
