| Edition |
Revised and expanded edition. |
| Description |
136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
"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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 134). |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) -- Islamic countries
|
|
Islamic decoration and ornament
|
|
Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Islamic countries
|
|
Islamic countries
|
| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works.
|
| Added Title |
Islamitische geometrische patronen zelf ontwerpen en maken. English. |
| ISBN |
9780500294680 paperback |
|
0500294682 paperback |
|
