Goal: To gain an understanding of the history and origins of floral design.

Description: This presentation describes the evolution of floral design and how each culture influenced today’s designs. History of Floral Design addresses the various cultural styles and provides examples of each. The presentation is segmented into primary categories which include: Oriental Influence, Classical Influence, European Influence and American Influence. Students will learn the different elements of floral design and the significance of certain elements to particular cultures. The students will be able to apply the floral design descriptions for each culture to designs seen today, determine the influences used to create the design and determine how florists encompass several different elements to create a floral arrangement.

Objectives: 1. To identify the origins of floral design. 2. To analyze the history of floral design. 3. To discover the developments of floral design. 4. To evaluate the significance of floral design.

Class 1: Discuss with the class the importance of floral design. Show the History of Floral Design – Significance of Floral Design segment.

Class 2: Show the History of Floral Design – Oriental Influence on Floral Design segments.

Class 3: Show the History of Floral Design – Classical Influence on Floral Design segment.

Class 4: Show the History of Floral Design – European Influence on Floral Design segment.

Class 5: Show the History of Floral Design – American Influence on Floral Design and History of Floral Design – Floral Design Industry segments.Complete the History of Floral Design Word Search. Students assigned groups to complete 3D Floral Project in and pick time period to complete project over.

Class 6-8: Students will work in their groups to complete a 3D floral design from a certain time period covered during class the previous week. The project will demonstrate the techniques and design practices used during that time.