History of Floral Design Ancient Civilization

Ancient Civilization Looking at 4 different periods Egyptian Greek Roman Byzantine

Ancient Civilization Explain the role of flowers in the lives of the Egyptians Describe the Greek traditions and rituals that involved the use of flowers Describe types of pieces that were used by the Romans Discuss the styles of floral art that were used during the Byzantine period

Egyptian Period

Egyptian Period We get history through artifacts, wall paintings and bas-reliefs

Egyptian Period Used Cut flowers Placed blossoms Foliage Fruit

Flowers were important In religious ceremonies Set on banquet tables Used in precessions Given to honor someone

Lotus Flower Goddess of Iris Patron of marriage and motherhood Blue water lily was also symbolic of rebirth after death

Lotus Flower Commonly depicted in Egyptian Art as early as 2500 B.C.

Egyptian Floral Design Orderly, alternating patterns Placed in spouted vases with no stem visible Worn as chaplets, collars, wreaths, and garlands

Egyptian Pottery

Egyptian Pottery

Greek Period

Greek Pottery Many vases were made during this time but not for the purpose of holding flowers

Greek Period Flower petals were often scattered on the ground during ceremonies Design types often used were wreaths and garlands

Wreath and garlands Symbol of allegiance and dedication Awarded to honor athletes, poets, civic leaders,soldiers and hero's Also worn at weddings                               

Cornucopia Is still used today in the Fall Horn of Plenty In Ancient times the opening was facing up And was filled with flowers

Roman Period

Roman Period Often used heavy & elaborate wreaths, roses Used fragrant flowers with bright colors 1st Basket of mixed flowers Vatican First use of natural floral bouquets

Byzantine Period

Byzantine Period Used symmetrical tree-like designs Changed construction of garlands to be narrow bands of flowers or fruit alternated with foliage

Ancient Civilization Review What role did flowers play in the Egyptian period? Religious ceremonies After-life Banquet tables Precessions Honor someone

Ancient Civilization Review What Greek traditions or rituals used flowers? Ceremonies Olympics Weddings

Ancient Civilization Review Romans first introduced what floral design style? Naturalistic Roses

Ancient Civilization Review During the Byzantine Period, how did they change the garland? Made narrow Added fruit Describe the design introduced in this period. Symmetrical tree-like