Now available in paperback, A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design is a fresh approach to an ancient art. Exquisite photography and illustrations join with a unique, comprehensive theory to reveal the beauty of flowers and their role as teachers of floral design. Practical, hands-on information about color, the science of lighting, floral care, containers, construction, and alternative techniques complements the concept. A wide-ranging photo gallery provides stunning examples of floral designs, from Continental to Asian to contemporary in spirit, and demonstrates great ideas for casual living, parties, and weddings. A visual delight grounded in practical understanding, this book is directed toward the advanced practitioner but is equally accessible to the floral designer who is just beginning.
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An obvious love of the subject infuses de Jong-Stout's writing as she describes how shapes, forms, patterns, and textures found in the plant world reveal the key elements one calls upon when designing floral art. Opening chapters in this engaging manual of flower arranging expand upon the fundamental concepts and principles that guide all art making and design projects, and summarize the history of floral art. Compelling photographs and appealing drawings accompany instructive text that expands on an aesthetic approach to the finer points of composition. How-to guidance clarifies the mechanics of creating various bouquets, and a stunning array of contemporary arrangements from the simple elegance of a single stem perfectly paired with a vase to lavish centerpieces and Eastern-inspired associations of plant material. Alice Joyce
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"Beautiful illustrations and excellent text. . . . One of the best books for designers with any degree of experience I have seen." -- Gay Estes, By Design, Magazine of the Garden Club of America, Fall 2002
"Beautiful photographs are both inspiring and objects in their own right. A book to drool over." -- Ann Milovsoroff, Pappus, Fall 2002
"Seldom have I come across such a fine guide explaining the important subjects for understanding the art of floral arranging." -- Els Hazenberg, Recipient, World Flower Council's "Floral Nobel Prize"
"The Year's Best Garden Books." Explains the basics of flower arranging without becoming too simplistic. -- Judy Lowe, Christian Science Monitor, December 4, 2002
"The book is most profound. . . . [The] photography, style and technique, and [the] correlation of proportion, form and shape are excellent." -- Dean White, Chairman of the World Flower Council
One of the most beautiful books to come along as well as one of the best 'how-to-do" books. -- Floral & Nursery Times, May 8, 2002
"Beautiful photographs are both inspiring and objects in their own right. A book to drool over." -- Ann Milovsoroff, Pappus, Fall 2002
"Seldom have I come across such a fine guide explaining the important subjects for understanding the art of floral arranging." -- Els Hazenberg, Recipient, World Flower Council's "Floral Nobel Prize"
"The Year's Best Garden Books." Explains the basics of flower arranging without becoming too simplistic. -- Judy Lowe, Christian Science Monitor, December 4, 2002
"The book is most profound. . . . [The] photography, style and technique, and [the] correlation of proportion, form and shape are excellent." -- Dean White, Chairman of the World Flower Council
One of the most beautiful books to come along as well as one of the best 'how-to-do" books. -- Floral & Nursery Times, May 8, 2002
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By Kay Gjeltema AIFD - an accedited member of th... (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design (Hardcover)
Nature provides us with all the elements and principles of design. Alisa deJong-Stout AIFD gives us the tool to learn the art of floral design from nature. A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design equally emphasizes the creative and artisitc use of materials while using nature as the ultimate teacher. An exceptional guide for the novice and professional.
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What a gem! Beautiful concepts and clear 'how to's' make this indispensable. Worth every penny. A beautiful gift.
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This is a glorious book! I never will look at a flower in the same way again. The author gives us the tools to examine every aspect of a flower, such as form and shape, light and color, accompanied by exquisite, instructive photographs.As a total novice, I came away virtually tutored, with a new appreciation of design and materials. I know professionals will gain much from the insights in this beautiful book. The author's concise and instructive writing, along with the perfectly positioned pictures in the text, enlighted the reader as to the ultimate teacher--Nature--residing in each plant. I highly recommend this book and plan to buy more for gifts.
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"In floral design, there is no better teacher than the flower itself." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wire wreath form, vase life, working with flowers, presentation bouquet, binding point, floral foam, spiral technique, floral tape, sheet moss, central flower, floral design, spray roses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Filoli Estate, Golden Ratio, Jan Brueghel, Ruth Bancroft Garden New!
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