Trends in art are always changing; and throughout the centuries all people groups have embraced art as a part of their culture. Using elements from nature as décor in homes, places of worship and social gatherings has been a tradition for as long as man has been on earth. The ability to take something that already has inherent beauty to create an image with a deeper meaning is truly the work of an artist. Creating floral arrangements has a long history and is not unique to the United States, but there was an American who championed designing flowers as a mainstream art form.
Carl Rittners, the founder of The Rittners’ School of Floral Design in Boston, had a passion for teaching floral design. For over 60 years, the school has taught thousands of students the design fundamentals of utilizing flowers and plants in the creation of living artwork. In 1995, the governor of Massachusetts decided to set aside a day on the calendar to celebrate the acclaim that Mr. Rittners brought to the floral industry. In honor of his birthday, National Floral Design Day was born, celebrated annually on February 28th.
Discerning flowers as artwork is something that the floral designers here at Nanz & Kraft Florists are passionate about. If something designed especially for you would make a special addition to your home or office; or if your loved ones would appreciate a custom piece featuring their favorite colors and flowers – National Floral Design Day gives you the perfect opportunity to get creative! The ways that flowers can be showcased as art is endless, and as your premiere Louisville florist, we invite you to work with us to create a beautifully unique masterpiece.
