Islamic Geometric Patterns: (incl CDrom) - Brossura

Broug, Eric

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ISBN 10: 050028721X ISBN 13: 9780500287217

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2008

Riassunto

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 one needs are a pencil, a ruler, a compass, and a steady hand. First, technical tips demonstrate the basics: how to draw a square, hexagon, or pentagon. This is followed by some of the best examples of geometric patterns from around the world, arranged into three levels of complexity, with careful, step-by-step instructions.The book features geometric patterns from some of the most famous and beautiful Islamic architecture and art, including: La Mezquita, Cordoba; Capella Palatina, Sicily; Mustansiriya Madrasa, Baghdad; Umayyad Mosque, Damascus; Mosque of al-Salih Tala'I, Cairo; The Koran of Rashid al-Din.

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 050028721X
• ISBN 13: 9780500287217
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 119