Teach you how to arrange flowers

1. What is flower arrangement flower arrangement is the flowers in the bottle, plate, pots and other containers, rather than planted in these containers. The flowers inserted, or branches, or flowers, or leaves, are not rooted, just a part of the plant body, is based on a certain idea to select materials, follow a certain law of creation, inserted into a beautiful form (modeling), through which to express a certain theme, to convey the feelings and interests, so that people look after the eyes, to obtain the spiritual beauty and enjoyment. Therefore, Ikebana is an art, and like sculpture, bonsai, gardening and architecture, it belongs to the category of plastic arts. Cutting down the plant branches, leaves, flowers, fruits as materials, after certain techniques such as pruning, branching, bending, etc. and art such as conception, modeling, coloring and other processing, reconfigured into a delicate and beautiful, poetic and picturesque, can reproduce the beauty of nature and the beauty of the life of the floral art, that is, it is known as the art of flower arranging. Ikebana seems to be simple and easy, but it is not easy to make a good work. Because it is not simply a combination of various flowers, nor is it a simple modeling, but rather to shape the God, shape and God, to move people with feelings, life, knowledge, art as one of the art of creating activities. Ikebana is with the heart to create 2. The characteristics of the art of Ikebana Ikebana art and sculpture, bonsai, gardening, architecture and other artistic disciplines have a lot of **** the same place, but also has its own characteristics. Time: Because the flowers are not with roots, no roots, absorption of water and nutrients are limited to plant species and different seasons, water time is less than 1 ~ 2 days, more than 10 days or months. Therefore, Ikebana works for the creation and appreciation of a shorter period of time, belonging to the fast and temporary art appreciation activities, requiring creators and appreciators to seize the time to insert and taste. Casualness: This is manifested in the selection of flowers and containers are very casual and extensive, grade can be high or low, in a variety of forms, often with the occasion and need to choose. High-grade aerial orchids, cranesbill orchids, fire crane flowers, cut flowers, moon flowers are certainly very beautiful, and the roadside dogwood, sour mold, rushes, cattails, plantain can also be useful; celery, chili peppers, beans, radish and a variety of fruits is often a good material for the family and restaurant flower arrangements. Its conception, modeling can be simple or complex, according to the needs of different occasions as well as the author's own wishes, random creation and performance. Therefore, Ikebana works in the selection of materials, creation, form, display, replacement are more flexible and casual. Decorative: set the beauty of the flowers and modeling, with the environment and furnishings of the flower arrangement works, the strongest artistic infectivity, the fastest beautification effect, with a finishing touch and immediate effect. This is bonsai, sculpture and other arts can not be compared. Naturalness: Ikebana works are unique with the gorgeous color of natural flowers, graceful posture, fragrance and freshness of nature. In short, the art of flower arrangement is the closest to the living environment, the most easily accepted by the people of a way of beautification, an artistic cultivation and cultural and recreational activities. The art of flower arranging is a styling art to express the state of mind. 3. The cultivation of flower arranging skills can not only be used to decorate one's own living environment anytime, anywhere, so that the family life adds a sense of beauty and warmth, but also to visit friends and relatives, and to welcome guests the most elegant and precious gifts. Learning Ikebana can always be accompanied by flowers, flowers as a friend, not only bring you the beauty of nature, while a variety of Ikebana works show the richness of connotation - or passionate and joyful, or elegant, or graceful, or elegant, or proud of the frost and snow, or perseverance and other qualities of quality and spirit and can gradually beautify and purify people's hearts and minds, cultivate people's sentiments, and play a cultivation of the body and temperament, and enhance the friendship and the role of passing on information. Therefore, Ikebana has practicality, knowledge and fun, can not only entertain itself, but also entertain others, can bring people joy and happiness, symbolize the good wishes, and make them love life more. It is no wonder that flower arrangers at all levels, both ancient and modern, regard the art of flower arranging as their life and spiritual support, and its great role and influence is obvious. It is not difficult to learn flower arranging, but it is not easy to arrange flowers well and create real works of art. Ikebana is an art, art needs to be created, successful works can give people the enjoyment of beauty, enjoyment of the soul, if there is a sense of enlightenment, to get revelation, memory, but also to gain knowledge. Of course, beginners have to progress step by step, through hard study and practice, in order to master the knowledge and skills of flower arrangement. Beginners should first learn the skills of flower arrangement, such as the selection and treatment of flowers, composition, modeling and matching, which is very important. However, it is not enough to learn about plants, painting, literature and other knowledge in order to flexibly utilize the above skills for artistic creation. Therefore, like writers, painters and performing artists, flower arrangement artists should go deep into the society and life to seek for the source of creation and inspiration, so that the works not only have the beauty of form, but also have the beauty of thought and emotion. Only skillful flower arranging skills, their works lack of thought, the author of the mood, at best, is only a flower arranger. From this we can see that in order to learn flower arranging well, one must constantly enrich and improve one's cultural and artistic cultivation, so as to make the works have the beauty of mood and spirit which are full of emotion, emotion and poetic feelings. Of course, because of the practice of flower arrangement is very strong, it is often practiced arrangement, it is essential 4. flower arrangement art classification of the art of flower arrangement of many kinds, now from different perspectives to summarize the classification is as follows: ① according to the nature of the flowers used in different flower arrangements, flower arrangements, flower arrangements, and artificial flower arrangements (silk, polyester flowers, cotton paper flowers, etc.). ② according to the different styles of containers used, there are vases, plate flowers, basket flowers (with a variety of flower baskets of flower arrangements), potting flowers, wall flowers (wall hanging flower arrangements) and so on. ③ according to the use of different purposes, there are ceremonial flower arrangements and artistic flower arrangements. ④ According to different artistic styles, there are Eastern flower arrangement, Western flower arrangement and modern free-style flower arrangement. ⑤ According to different artistic expressions, there are scenic flower arrangement (bonsai style), pictorial flower arrangement and decorative (abstract style) flower arrangement. Generally used flower arrangements are classified according to the above ①, ② and ④. 5. Occasions for using flower arrangements Flower arrangements have the most typical characteristics of the art of flower arranging, i.e., the most natural beauty of the flower materials, brilliant colors, fragrant flowers, giving people a sense of freshness, brightness, beauty, real vitality, and it is easiest to show a strong artistic charm. Because of the richness of its available floral materials, people like to use flower arrangements in most occasions, especially in some grand and solemn occasions, or important celebrations, must be used in flower arrangements, in order to perfectly accentuate the environmental atmosphere. The disadvantage is that the durability of water is not long, the effect is not good in the dark light, should not be used. The flowers used in dried flower arrangements are natural plant materials that have been dehydrated and processed. They do not lose the beauty of the natural form of the original plant, and can be colored at will. Durable and easy to manage after insertion, while not subject to lighting restrictions, dark light can also be applied. Generally used in hotels and restaurants corridors, ground floor, no light hall, dark restaurant and staircase platform corners, coffee shops, bar rooms and other dark places are also commonly used for its decoration. At present, in many European and American countries and Hong Kong and Taiwan, also began to use dried flowers bouquets as gifts in ceremonial activities. Its disadvantage is that it is afraid of humid environment. Artificial flower arrangements used in the flower village is an artificial imitation of a variety of plant materials, silk flowers, polyester flowers, crystal flowers, plastic flowers and so on. There are simulation, but also random design and coloring, a wide variety. Although it is more expensive, but a purchase can be used for many years, easy to manage, as long as the dust can be removed in a timely manner. The most suitable for large-scale stage, window decorations, weddings, family rooms also have more applications.6. Ceremonial flower arrangements for a variety of ceremonies, ushering in, weddings and funerals, visiting friends and relatives, and so on social etiquette activities in the flower arrangement called ceremonial flower arrangements. Its main purpose is to promote friendship, respect, joy, comfort or mourning atmosphere. Therefore, this type of flower arrangement requires neat and simple modeling, flower color bright and cheerful, usually larger, more flowers, inserted as a dense. Requirements for the flower shape of the flowers should also be more regular, not too large thick, not too broken small, do not use the odor or unloading the Bureau but the carbon aa (10) lanky net animal car far from participating in the clanking fan cricket ladle right source? Dislike the H coarse salary box ê acenaphthene ulcer ㄒ┐ ǚ鄱啵 慈驹谝挛锷喜灰浊逑吹簦米骰槔衽趸ɑㄊ保 鸦ㄒ┱簟M蚴倬账浠ㄉ 髁粒 幸煳叮 壮瞥糗饺兀 灰搜∮谩R恍┨炷闲强萍按箨 浦参锒嘤卸局枭萍哟? /P> 7. Artistic flower arrangements for landscaping, decorating the environment and furnishings in a variety of exhibitions for artistic appreciation, active cultural and recreational activities called Artistic Flower Arrangements. This type of flower arrangement in the selection of materials, ideas, modeling and layout have higher requirements and unique features. There is a wide range of flower materials, no matter fresh or dried can be applied. Young shoots, flowers, new leaves certainly have vibrant and fresh beauty, but the dead branches of the lotus also has a strong sense of autumn, more than the interest of life. Therefore, the art of flower arranging is not overly demanding the variety and quantity of flowers, but very much emphasize the tone of each flower, gesture and charm of the beauty of the advocate of the essence of the win, the theme is prominent, beautiful, full of poetic mood. Therefore, in line with the law of composition, on the basis of nature, the modeling is not bound by the form, free and lively, multi-faceted, and fully express the author's feelings and interests, which is the unique characteristics of artistic flower arrangement, the most likely to cause the admirer's love and reverie, and is also the most charming kind of flower arrangement. The forms of artistic flower arrangement include bottle arrangement, plate arrangement, basket arrangement and so on. Stylistically speaking, there are oriental art flower arrangement, western art flower arrangement, free art flower arrangement, etc. 8.8.8 Flower Language and Flower Customs ① Flower Language Flower language is the language of flowers, the Chinese meaning is the symbolism of flowers. In fact, it is a kind of intention expressed by people with flowers, a kind of meaning represented by flowers, which is not really the language of flowers, but people will personify and deify flowers, borrowing flowers to imply, borrowing flowers to convey feelings, and using flowers as a metaphor for people. Since ancient times, people have long been on a variety of plants on the form, habit of all kinds of knowledge and feelings, into myths, legends, poems, and a specific language passed down, and over time they formed a variety of plant symbols and flower language. Such as bamboo has always been regarded by the Chinese as a gentleman of all virtues, is because the bamboo pole has a section, section on behalf of people's temperament and backbone, the bamboo pole hollow, on behalf of people's false heart, bamboo roots coiled and intertwined, very solid, on behalf of people's position is firm, not like wall reeds fall with the wind. Therefore, people not only like the appearance of the bamboo green and upright, but also respect its high wind, modesty, rain does not break, the wind does not fall character. Bamboo is personified, that people pursue their own learning, perseverance, chastity, not pandering to the world, and the perfection of moral integrity. Gradually, people took these beautiful impressions and feelings about bamboo, personalized them and turned them into the language of flowers. Due to the differences in history and culture, national beliefs, customs and aesthetic concepts, each country and region has its own symbolism and flower language for each plant. Therefore, understanding and mastering the language of flowers, in today's social activities to meet friends with flowers, especially in the creation of flower arrangements, can help us correctly and appropriately choose the flowers, the use of flowers, flower arrangements to improve the level of artistic creation and appreciation. Due to the influence of thousands of years of culture and life style, China has formed many flower customs, and different ethnic groups and different regions have their own unique customs. The following is only a brief introduction to the Han as an example. The custom of using flower color: people like to use red flowers to express joy, such as often choose red peony, red moonflower, red marshmallow, fragrant bamboo, etc. for weddings, birthdays and celebrations; white flowers to express mourning, such as choosing white chrysanthemums, white lilies, calla lilies, etc. for funerals, tomb-sweeping; yellow flowers are regarded as the color of the royal family and the Buddhists, such as yellow peonies, yellow moonflower, yellow peony, yellow chrysanthemums, etc. used in palace flower arrangements. Yellow flowers are regarded as royal and Buddhist colors. Customs of using flowers in different festivals: There are many festivals in Chinese folklore, and flowers are used differently in different festivals. Such as the Qingming Festival often pick and fold delicate willow branches and bright peach blossoms for grave sweeping; May 5 Dragon Boat Festival, often pick and fold with the scent of calamus and mugwort and other herbs, tied together and hung on the door, to drive away insects and evil spirits; September 9 Chongyang Festival, to enjoy the chrysanthemum wine to celebrate. In addition, folk also commonly used cypress branches to flower arrangement, to symbolize the arrival of the winter solstice. Many foreign festivals have their special meaning and content, and the development of the present, in celebration of the commemoration, are inseparable from the flowers: Valentine's Day. Scheduled for February 14 every year. Legend has it that its origin is the ancient Roman young Christian missionary St. Valentine, adventurous spread of Christianity, arrested and imprisoned, touched the old jailer and his blind daughter, got their careful care. Before his execution, St. Valentine wrote a letter to the girl, showing his deep love for her. On the day of his execution, the blind girl planted an apricot tree with red flowers in front of his tomb to express her love. This day is February 14th. Nowadays, on Valentine's Day, many young men still make beautiful crafts out of courting St. Valentine's postcards, cutting them into butterflies and flowers to show that their hearts are sincere and their wills are strong. Girls place laurel leaves on their pillows at night in the hope of dreaming of their lovers. It is common to express the feelings between lovers by giving a rose on Valentine's Day. A half-opened red rose is lined with a beautifully colored green leaf, and then placed in a clear single-flower plastic bag, and a pretty bow is tied with a ribbon on the lower half of the stem, forming a beautifully showy small bouquet as the perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Easter. Between March 22 and April 25 each year, often on April 11th. Easter is a major holiday in the Christian Church, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his death on the cross. Easter folklore varies from place to place, with the most popular activity being the eating of Easter eggs, which signifies the resurrection of life. White lilies are often used to symbolize holiness and sanctity and to express reverence for God. Mother's Day. For the second Sunday in May each year. A large pink shamrock is usually used as the flower for Mother's Day. Pink is the color of women, and the layers of petals represent a mother's constant affection for her children. Flowers can be sent singly, or in bouquets of several, or in chic flower arrangements. Children's Day: June 1 is International Children's Day. General use of small Dianthus flowers as children's day flowers, often pick light pink and yellowish flowers, in order to fully reflect the children's tenderness and naivety of the characteristics. With such a small Dianthus flower arrangement made into a variety of childish flower arrangements, is the best gift for Children's Day. Father's Day. The third Sunday of June every year. Usually, yellow roses are the main gift. In some countries, yellow is considered a masculine color. In Japan, white roses are mandatory for Father's Day. There is no limit to the number of branches or shape. Christmas. Scheduled for December 25, it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is also a universally celebrated secular holiday. Ancient Romans decorated their houses with greenery and lights, which evolved into a time of feasting, burning large pieces of firewood, enjoying large cakes, hanging branches, displaying fir trees, and visiting family and friends. Fire and lights symbolized warmth and longevity, and evergreens symbolized struggle and survival. Nowadays, Christmas flowers are usually pink, red, pink or white, resembling stars, as if they were extraordinary angels, with the meaning of blessing. In this holiday season, the available pint of red flowers or artificial flower arrangements made of various forms of flower arrangements, accompanied by candles, used to decorate the environment and increase the festive atmosphere. 9. floral art and flower arrangement is the broader sense of flower arrangement. More precisely, is to cut down a variety of flowers and other decorative materials for artistic modeling of creative activities, also known as cut flower art modeling. Therefore, it is basically the same as the creative principle and artistic expression of flower arrangement. The differences between them are: ① Ikebana must be inserted in the container, and flower art can be used without a container, can be hung on the wall, or directly inserted in the countertop. ② Ikebana must be plant material as material, and floral art in addition to plant material, but also available to many non-plant decorative materials, such as metal, glass, plastic, cotton and silk fabrics. Floral art creation in the selection of materials, ideas, modeling, etc., than flower arrangement is more extensive and free, especially in the shape of more decorative and contemporary. So currently in the international, especially in some large-scale exhibitions and competitions, it is widely used, modeling tends to be large-scale, very powerful, which is Ikebana can not be compared with it. 10. Japan's Flower Arrangement Flower Arrangement is the Japanese country of Ikebana's unique name for the art of flower arranging, in fact, is Ikebana meaning. Japanese people are accustomed to tea, martial arts, calligraphy and flower arrangement and other traditional skills called Tao, such as tea ceremony, kendo, calligraphy, flower arrangement. The history and current situation of flower arrangement is confirmed by the cultural relics found in archaeology, and there are two places in the world where flower arrangement originated, the East and the West. Flower arrangement in western countries originated from ancient Egypt. As early as 2500 B.C., the Egyptians used water lilies (Indian blue water lily and water lily) inserted into bottles or bowls to decorate the dining table, or as gifts, or as funerary objects. As for the birthplace of flower arranging in the East, there are currently two kinds of theory. One says that it originated in India, the reason being that Ikebana first emerged from flower offerings in front of the Buddha, and that Buddhism originated in India, but so far we have not been able to find any historical information sufficient to substantiate this. The second is that it originated in China, the reason is that before the introduction of Buddhism into China, the folk have cut flowers (anciently known as the folding flowers) widely used, which is the original idea of flower arrangement, is the prototype of flower arrangement