History of Floral Design

Question 1

Contemporary floral arrangements are based around what kind of lines?

Accepted Answer

curvilinear

Question 2

The Greeks started the trend of what type of arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Wreaths

Question 3

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 4

What flower was almost always used during the Victorian era?

Accepted Answer

Roses

Question 5

Which of these flowers was a popular choice during the renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Narcissus

Question 6

White lilies or Blue flowers symbolized who, during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

The Virgin Mary

Question 7

What years did the Egyptian time period occur?

Accepted Answer

2800 BC- 28 BC

Question 8

What was the main flower used in Ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Lotus

Question 9

The greeks filled what vessel with flowers, fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Cornucopia

Question 10

The Roman period lasted from what year to what year?

Accepted Answer

28 BC- 325 AD

Question 11

The Byzantine period used what in their arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Symmetry

Question 12

The French introduced what popular arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Topiary

Question 13

The Baroque period brought about what type of arrangement?

Accepted Answer

The Hogarth Curve

Question 14

What years did the Victorian Era occur?

Accepted Answer

1837-1901

Question 15

Romans followed the style of which culture?

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 16

What was the main purpose of flowers in the Middle ages?

Accepted Answer

Medicine

Question 17

The Chinese style of floral arrangements occurred when?

Accepted Answer

500 BC- Present

Question 18

What are the most honored flowers in China?

Accepted Answer

Peony

Question 19

Japanese floral arrangements are based on the practice of what?

Accepted Answer

Ikebana

Question 20

French designs were more formal than what time period?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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