Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry (Wooden Books) |
 enlarge | Author: Daud Sutton
Publisher: Walker & Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 32758
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 64
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0802716350
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9780802716354
Publication Date: November 13, 2007
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Product Description
An exploration of the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns.
Throughout their long history the craft traditions of the Islamic world evolved a multitude of styles applied to a great variety of media but always with unifying factors that make them instantly recognizable. Harmony is central. There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic design—calligraphy using Arabic script (one of the world’s great calligraphic traditions) and abstract ornamentation using a varied but remarkably integrated visual language. Focusing on Islamic geometric patterns, simple and complex, man-made and in nature, this book offers unique insight into Islamic culture.
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Customer Reviews:
An interesting book January 7, 2008
Gandalf the White (NYC, NY, USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I haven't looked at it in too much detail but it has plenty of cool, trippy looking geometrical patterns. It actually shows you how to make all these patterns as well. Nice.
great little books February 8, 2008
Fredi Tal (usa)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just recommend, not only about this book, but all the books from this publisher, they are a delight.
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