Construction should include
- an understanding of traditional vs. contemporary design principles
- a contemporary design (e.g., parallel, abstract, vegetative, landscape, new convention, pavé, and botanical styles)
- the use of flowers and foliages appropriate for contemporary design.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Do the conventional rules of floral design apply to contemporary arrangements? Why or why not?
- What special flowers and foliages are used in contemporary design?
- Are contemporary arrangements easier to construct than traditional designs? Why or why not?
- Do contemporary styles evolve or remain static? Why?
- What is the commercial market for contemporary design?