Floral Design

  • Greeks
    600 BCE

    Greeks

    The first commercial florist came into existence during the Greek period.
  • Romans
    28 BCE

    Romans

    Romana kept the same customs of the Greek but elaborated it. Designs are of garlands, wreaths, and crowns. Used flowers for fragrance.
  • Byzantines
    320

    Byzantines

    Added fruit within garlands and brought together the Greek and Roman period influences.
  • Renaissance
    1400

    Renaissance

    Made large symmetrical colorful arrangements and used flowers for more than religious purposes. Has more of a naturalistic look.
  • Flemish
    1400

    Flemish

    Paintings of floral designs which included flowers from many seasons was developed in Flemish floral art. Made with oval shapes, mismatched flowers, depth and dimensions.
  • Printing Press
    1450

    Printing Press

    The printing press is developed
  • Earth is round
    1519

    Earth is round

    Magellan sails around the world and proves the Earth is round.
  • Elizabeth I
    1558

    Elizabeth I

    Elizabeth I rules England
  • Baroque

    Baroque

    Creates symmetrical designs and then to asymmetrical designs. Has a s-curve.
  • Early American

    Early American

    Made arrangements for personal adornment and decorations and used whatever flower was available to their home.
  • Colonial Williamsburg

    Colonial Williamsburg

    Grasses, flowers, and foliage were used in a fan shaped arrangements. Mixed different floral bouquets together.
  • American Federal

    American Federal

    Focused on the charm of an individual flower and used less flowers in their containers.
  • United States Constitution signed

    United States Constitution signed

    The United States Constitution is signed, giving power to the government only as allowed by the people.
  • Abolishing slavery

    Abolishing slavery

    Movement to abolish slavery begins to grow in England and later in America.
  • Victorian

    Victorian

    Used foliage and grass to contrast textures and used low containers. It’s a way to show wealth and often a sign of affection.