Floriography

Are you seeking a new, fun, and unique way to express your emotions and convey messages to your loved ones or acquaintances? Look no further than the language of flowers, or floriography, the art of assigning meanings to various flowers, colors, and arrangements. In this book, you will be introduced to the fascinating history and significance of flowers in different cultures and civilizations. You will discover how flowers have been used for centuries in different contexts to affect people's emotions and their perception of their surroundings. However, the real excitement begins when you dive into the language of flowers. You'll discover the meanings of various flowers, their significance, and the symbolism of different colors, arrangements, and combinations. The easy-to-understand explanations and examples of different arrangements and what message or emotion they express will have you mastering the language of flowers in no time. You'll learn the basics of creating floral arrangements, including selecting the correct flowers, foliage, and accessories. You will learn the principles of color, texture, and form in floral design and how to apply them to create arrangements that perfectly convey the intended message. In addition to teaching you how to make floral arrangements, the book explains floriography's role in creating meaningful floral designs. Moreover, "Floriography" explores the development of floriography over the centuries, from the role the Victorians played in popularizing the language of flowers to the influence Persian and Turkish cultures had on its further development. It discusses the role of floral dictionaries and books that have helped codify the language of flowers, with examples of these books and dictionaries.