Islamic geometric patterns / Eric Broug.
"The marvels of Islamic patterns--the most recognizable visual expression of Islamic art and architecture--are not just a beautiful accident. The ancient practitioners of this craft used traditional methods of measurement to create dazzling geometric compositions, often based on the repetition...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Dutch |
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London :
Thames & Hudson Ltd,
2019.
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| Edition: | Revised and expanded edition. |
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| Summary: | "The marvels of Islamic patterns--the most recognizable visual expression of Islamic art and architecture--are not just a beautiful accident. The ancient practitioners of this craft used traditional methods of measurement to create dazzling geometric compositions, often based on the repetition of a single pattern. The results are magnificent in their beauty and awe-inspiring in their execution. Now, with the aid of this book, everyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create their own intricate patterns or re-create classic examples. All that is needed is a pencil, a ruler, a compass, and a steady hand. Technical tips demonstrate the geometric basics such as how to create designs from one of the foundational "family" shapes: a square, hexagon, or pentagon. This is followed by step-by-step instructions for reproducing some of the best examples of geometric patterns." -- From Amazon.com |
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| Item Description: | "With 370 illustrations.". Originally published: 2008. First edition translated from the Dutch. "Revised and expanded edition with new patterns from across the Islamic world." -- Front cover. |
| Physical Description: | 136 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 0500294682 9780500294680 |