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1. HOUSEHOLD
SERVICES 10
Quarter 3: Week 6

2. PICTURE PERFECT…
What can you see that completes c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e?

3. History of the Centerpiece
Centerpieces have been in use throughout the world since the
advent of formal dining and the desire to display symbols of
one’s wealth and social status through dining decor.
As with so many of our contemporary traditions, the origins of
the centerpiece can be traced back to the Ancient Greek and
Roman civilizations.
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4. These centerpieces were based on decorative flora and
fauna, celebrating nature and the seasons.
During the Middle Ages, the traditional use of the centerpiece
waned, with the focus shifting to the food which was being
consumed, rather than the table decoration. The centerpiece
was still employed at Christmas though, with evergreen
foliage being used to decorate the center of the table.
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5. The earliest surviving English
centerpieces is the epergne;
these were first recorded in
England around 1720, having
initially been developed in
France in the very late 17th
century.
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6. By the late 18th century, the epergne had developed into a
principal basket supported on legs, which was then
surrounded by smaller baskets. These gradually became taller
and smaller.
With the regency, candle-holders are once more found
attached to the centerpiece. An important development was
the introduction of sculptural groups to the bases, and these
became more and more decorative, until by the mid-19th
century, centerpieces were produced which were purely
sculptural .
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7. An innovation in the latter years of the 19th century, and one
which remained popular in the 20th century, was the
assembling of a group of vases to form an epergne.
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9. What are
centerpieces
?
A centrepiece/centerpiece is a
general, broad term for many
items that could be used as
decorative focal points on a
dining table, or to hold
necessary items during a dinner
service.

10. Table Centerpieces

12. What is
flower
arrangement?
Flower arrangement is an
organization of design and color
towards creating an ambience
using flowers, foliage, and other
floral accessories. It beautifies
homes and offices alike and are
also used as centerpieces for a
table. Flower arrangements are
made out of fresh cut flowers,
dried flowers and artificial
flowers as well.

13. Origins of Flower Designing
The Chinese were the first to put water in a container of cut
flowers. So, while the Chinese were arranging flowers aesthetically
in a container, the rest of the world was braiding garlands, making
wreaths and flinging petals.
Japan grasped the vision of combining cut flowers, water and
containers from China with such enthusiasm and inspiration that
different schools of flower arrangement art emerged with masters
who created philosophies and, design principles sprang into
existence. The Japanese culture expanded flower arrangement into a
meditative practice, which had its roots in beliefs and philosophies.
Flower arrangement became an art form that inspired contemplation
and transcended decorative and devotional functions.

14. Principles of Flower Arrangement
Design: It is a visualized plan about the size and shape of the floral
arrangement.
Balance: It emphasizes on the use of materials in a floral arrangement
which gives stability to the arrangement.
Scale: It deals with the proportions of different components of the floral
arrangement.
Rhythm: It emphasizes on directing the viewer's eye along the main
line of arrangement so that the whole shape of the composition is
properly followed and understood

15. Principles of Flower Arrangement
Emphasis (Focal Point): The central portion of the floral
arrangement from where the flowers and foliage of the
arrangement appear to be emerging from is known as the focal
point of the arrangement.
Harmony and Unity: This principle takes care of the
appropriate use of flowers for the occasion. It also takes
care of the blending of colors of the flowers used in the
floral arrangement and that of the container such that they
contrast each other.

16. Styles of Flower Arrangement
Oriental Flower Arrangements: The emphasis is on the Lines in the floral
arrangement.

17. Styles of Flower
Arrangement
Traditional/Western Flower
Arrangements: The emphasis is on
the Use of many flowers as a mass in
the floral arrangement.

18. • Modern Flower Arrangements: There are no
rules at all. These floral arrangements are
based on the taste of the floral designer.
• closer to Oriental style of arranging flowers

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20. Evaluation
• How can centerpieces improve the over-all
dining experience?
• Why is it important to observe safety measures
while doing flower arrangement?
• Cite one safety measure in flower arrangement
and briefly explain.
• Why is flower arrangement considered an art?

21. Learning enablement
• How will you relate flower
arrangement to your life?