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. This art of pure ornament revolves around two
central themes; crystalline geometric patterns, the harmonic and
symmetrical subdivision of the plane giving rise to intricately
interwoven designs that speak of infinity and the omnipresent
center; and idealized plant form, spiraling tendrils, leaves, buds
and flowers embodying organic life and rhythm. 1. WIDE APPEAL:
Anyone interested in science, mathematics, design, architecture,
and the natural world. 2. AUTHORITATIVE: A compelling blend of
scholarship and visual presentation, packs an enormous amount of
information into a short space. 3. BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE: A bargain at
$10.00. Winner of First Prize for Nonfiction at the New York Book
Show 4. SERIES PURPOSE: All are aimed at bringing ancient wisdom
forward into the 21st century. 5. INSPIRING: The perfect entree
into a challenging topic; will inspire other reading.
General
| Imprint: |
Walker Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Wooden Books |
| Release date: |
October 2007 |
| First published: |
October 2007 |
| Authors: |
Daud Sutton
|
| Dimensions: |
176 x 149 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Unsewn / adhesive bound / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
58 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8027-1635-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Geometry >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-8027-1635-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780802716354 |
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