What was the main function of western flower arrangement in the Middle Ages?

In the Middle Ages, the main function of western flower arrangement was to present flowers to the gods.

It is used for flower arrangement in various social etiquette activities such as celebrations, receptions, weddings and funerals, and visiting relatives and friends. Its main purpose is to enhance friendship, show respect, celebrate, comfort or treat the atmosphere of mourning. Therefore, this kind of flower arrangement requires neat and concise modeling, bright and bright colors, usually large volume, more varieties of flowers and dense planting. It is required that the flower shape of the flower material should be more regular, not too thick and too thin, and plants with peculiar smell or toxic juice should not be used to stimulate the environment. If they are used, they should be treated.

Flower arrangement is used to beautify and decorate the environment and display in various exhibitions, for art appreciation and active cultural and entertainment activities. This kind of flower arrangement has higher requirements in material selection, conception, modeling and layout, and has its own unique characteristics. But the choice of flower materials is very wide, whether it is fresh or dry. Flowers and new leaves are full of vitality and fresh beauty, but the remaining lotus flowers and dead branches are also autumn and life is endless.

Although artistic flower arrangement does not emphasize the variety and quantity of flowers, it emphasizes the color, posture and charm of flowers, and advocates winning with precision, prominent theme and beautiful artistic conception. Therefore, on the basis of conforming to the law of composition and conforming to nature, the shape is free and lively, with rich colors and diverse forms, which fully expresses the feelings and interests of flower arranging people. This is the uniqueness of artistic flower arrangement and the most attractive flower arrangement.