The Art of Floral Design (Hardcover)

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Since its first appearance, The Art of Floral Design has become the definitive standard in teaching design techniques. In-depth and illustrated in full color, it offers comprehensive information on the principles and mechanics of flower arranging, basic flower anatomy, and arrangement styles for all occasions. This well-written text combines theory and practice to familiarize readers with the basics and guide them through more advanced floral techniques. This book is sure to remain on your reference shelf throughout your career in floral design.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning; 2 edition (December 27, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827386273
• ISBN-13: 978-0827386273
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,422 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook of the Basics of Floral Design, February 25, 2002

By A Customer

We used this textbook in our 'intro to floral design' course at Texas A&M University. I thought it did an excellent job of teaching all of the basic design principles, and it also had very good pictures and diagrams to aide in the learning. Unfortunately, I sold this book at the end of the semester, and I wish that I had kept it. I have been looking for a more economically priced floral design book, as complete as this one, and have not been able to find it. I you are a beginning designer, or need the ultimate floral design reference, this is the book for you!

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Textbook Style Book, March 5, 2001

By A Customer

This is a great book. It is a textbook style book, so it is a little on the technical side. If you are interested in retail floristry then you will find it to be a great book. But if you are a hobbyist or are looking for a book to give you ideas for arrangements to place around the house/office this book maybe more technical than you want.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Floral Design, March 4, 2000

By	JULIE BARGERON (AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Floral Design (Hardcover)

"This is the BIBLE OF THE FLORAL INDUSTRY! " That is the exact words my instructor used five years ago when I attended design school. Since that day, I still refer back to it again and again. The techniques and illustrations are wonderfully formatted in such a way that is easy to understand. Everything from the history of floral design up to todays job opportunities within floristry are covered. If you strive to be a knowledgable designer in all areas, this book will surely lead the way. More examples of topics covered are; wiring techniques for corsages, proper care and handling of flowers, understanding color, design principles, controlling cost, holidays, funeral arrangements, the list goes on and on. This is a must have book for any designers library. Sincerely, Julie E. Bargeron