Product Description

In this volume 170 colour photographs record fashionable as well as traditional and historical styles of flower arranging. In arrangements created for the dinner table and the living room, in spectacular designs for competition halls and museums and in botanical sculptures for the garden, the art of this hobby is presented. The text reveals how the best arrangers create their floral masterpieces and gives the reader how-to advice and inspiration to create their own arrangements.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2067032 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

From Booklist
Cutting-edge floral design is associated with lavish traditional arrangements in this exquisitely produced compendium replete with color photographs. Under the distinguished sponsorship of the Garden Club of America, this sweeping survey presents the most creative approaches to combining plant material and complementary vessels. Pictured are contemporary displays in which leaves take the form of sculptural lines in space, echoing the similarly undulating curves of a ceramic vase. The accompanying text provides an introduction to the history of flower arranging, followed by instructive descriptions of glorious arrangements spanning romantic rococo style to stunningly modern compositions. Anyone inclined toward interior design or an interest in gardening will find a rich source of ideas and inspiration both for the home and for special events. Alice Joyce
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About the Author
Nancy D'Oench is a writer, award-winning flower arranger, flower show judge, and long-time member of the Garden Club of America. She lectures, teaches arranging, and served as editor of the Flower Arranging Study Group Newsletter for the Club. Bonny Martin is a prolific flower arranger, designer, lecturer, and judge. She grows 360 roses, 250 bonsai, and countless other plants in her gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, where she has been parks commissioner and president of the Garden Club. Marine has currently a director of the Garden Club of America. Mick Hales is a highly regarded flower and garden photographer whose work has been published around the world.