Konstfacks bibliotek

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*008110824s2008    enka   | b    000 0 eng c
*020  $a978-0-500-28721-7 (pbk.)
*020  $a978-0-500-28721-7
*020  $a0-500-28721-X (pbk.)
*020  $a0-500-28721-X
*035  $a(Ko)32330
*0410 $aeng$hdut
*084  $aIha-oa
*1001 $aBroug, Eric
*2401 $aIslamitische geometrische patronen zelf ontwerpen en maken .$lEnglish
*24510$aIslamic geometric patterns  /$cby Eric Broug
*260  $aLondon  :$bThames & Hudson ,$c2008
*300  $a119 p.  :$bill. (some col.)  :$c25 cm.  +$e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
*500  $a"Translated from the Dutch "Islamitische geometrische patronen zelf ontwerpen en maken" by George Hall, [2006]"--Colophon.
*504  $aIncludes bibliographical references.
*650 4$aRepetitive patterns (Decorative arts)
*650 4$aIslamic countries.
*650 4$aIslamic decoration and ornament.
*650 4$aDecoration and ornament, Architectural
*650 4$aIslamic countries.
*650 4$aGeometry in art.
*650 4$aOrnamentik
*650 4$aIslamisk konst
*650 4$aArt, Islamic
*650 4$aDecoration and ornament
*8520 $hDESIGN & KONSTHANTVERK -  Iha
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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.