Islamic geometric patterns /
Broug, Eric,
Islamic geometric patterns / Eric Broug. - Revised and expanded edition. - 136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
"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
Includes bibliographical references (page 134).
"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
9780500294680
Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts)--Islamic countries.
Islamic decoration and ornament.
709.17/671 / B875
Islamic geometric patterns / Eric Broug. - Revised and expanded edition. - 136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
"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
Includes bibliographical references (page 134).
"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
9780500294680
Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts)--Islamic countries.
Islamic decoration and ornament.
709.17/671 / B875