Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry (Wooden Books)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0802716350
ISBN 13
9780802716354
Category
Science Technology and Literature
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Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Pages
64
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. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
