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600 BCE
Greeks
The first commercial florist came into existence during the Greek period. -
28 BCE
Romans
Romana kept the same customs of the Greek but elaborated it. Designs are of garlands, wreaths, and crowns. Used flowers for fragrance. -
320
Byzantines
Added fruit within garlands and brought together the Greek and Roman period influences. -
1400
Renaissance
Made large symmetrical colorful arrangements and used flowers for more than religious purposes. Has more of a naturalistic look. -
1400
Flemish
Paintings of floral designs which included flowers from many seasons was developed in Flemish floral art. Made with oval shapes, mismatched flowers, depth and dimensions. -
1450
Printing Press
The printing press is developed -
1519
Earth is round
Magellan sails around the world and proves the Earth is round. -
1558
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I rules England -
Baroque
Creates symmetrical designs and then to asymmetrical designs. Has a s-curve. -
Early American
Made arrangements for personal adornment and decorations and used whatever flower was available to their home. -
Colonial Williamsburg
Grasses, flowers, and foliage were used in a fan shaped arrangements. Mixed different floral bouquets together. -
American Federal
Focused on the charm of an individual flower and used less flowers in their containers. -
United States Constitution signed
The United States Constitution is signed, giving power to the government only as allowed by the people. -
Abolishing slavery
Movement to abolish slavery begins to grow in England and later in America. -
Victorian
Used foliage and grass to contrast textures and used low containers. It’s a way to show wealth and often a sign of affection.