HORT 261 Chapter 1: Principles (Book)
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Balance: the physical or visual stability of an arrangement, arrangements equilibrium, and is created by methodical placements of flowers, foliage, and other materials. Physical balance: the actual distribution of weight in an arrangement, achieved when an arrangement will stand on its own. Visual balance: the perception that an arrangement is physically balanced and stable. Asymmetrical balance: when materials are distributed unequally on either side of an imaginary vertical center line, informal more natural. Open balance: when neither symmetrical or asymmetrical characteristics are applied to a design, most commonly seen in contemporary design styles. Points of interest: a focal point when more than one is used in an arrangement. Harmony: the aesthetic quality created by the careful selection and placement of materials within a composition, when all components of an arrangement blend well together and are suitable for the design s intended purpose.
