Floral World

Author: He Xiaoyong
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Flowers are messengers of beauty in nature, embodying a vibrant vitality and symbolizing the relentless spirit of life. Flower arrangement is the union of flowers and art, originating from flowers and enhancing their beauty. For this reason, the noble art of flower arrangement has rapidly developed alongside the reform and opening-up, entering shops, hotels, restaurants, and homes, adorning these environments beautifully. Since the publication of The World of Flower Arrangement, it has been deeply loved by readers and has been reprinted multiple times. The third edition of The World of Flower Arrangement comprehensively introduces readers to the world's three major schools of flower arrangement, as well as the basic knowledge and techniques of each school. The book features over 250 color illustrations. This revision has further expanded the book: it adds the origins of Chinese flower arrangement, classifications of flower types, classifications of floral materials, and details such as the scientific names, blooming seasons, duration of blooming, and common names of 120 fresh-cut flowers. It also summarizes the fragrant flowers among common fresh-cut flowers and those that can be used medicinally, making the book more informative and practical.