Flower design art. The principles of the floristic style

Floristics is not just the creation of interesting floral arrangements for a certain case, it is a real art that pacifies and inspires, deeply immerses in history and creatively develops.
In the book of designer and florist Christin Gil, you will not find step -by -step instructions to create specific bouquets. The author offers designers, gardeners and entrepreneurs to look at the floristry in a new way and think deeply about their work with flowers. Find inspiration in objects of fine art and historical sources, to explore the music of Baroque, paintings by impressionists or the work of floral innovators, such as Gertrude Jekyll and Constance Supreme.
You will go on a philosophical journey to the beautiful world of flowers, get acquainted with unique topics: from the theory of color and floral design that reflects art styles for centuries, to ethics of gathering plants for various compositions and their photography.

In this book you will find:
- universal lessons for any practical level, budget and materials,
- all aspects of floral design, including the choice of plants for growing and arranging,
- Recommendations for the choice of tools and blood vessels, a balance of color and shape.

"Christine Gil is a rare talent with the view of the artist, the poet’s pen and the heart of the gardener. In this book you will find honest, inspiring and reflecting the author’s essay, which are combined with breathtaking photographs of its exquisite floral arrangements. The plot from history, art, theater, literature and the author’s exciting floral journey - it brings together unexpected design concepts and inspires them. ” - Erin Benzakein, author of the book "All year in flowers"