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Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry (Wooden Books)

by Daud Sutton

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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.

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About the Author

Daud Sutton is director of the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundations design studio Editio Electrum, specializing in the fine reproduction of carpet pages from ancient manuscripts. He lives in England.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780802716354
Subtitle:
A Genius for Geometry
Author:
Sutton, Daud
Publisher:
Walker & Company
Subject:
Geometry - General
Subject:
History : General
Subject:
History -- Philosophy.
Subject:
General
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Series:
Wooden Books
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
58
Dimensions:
7.02x5.82x.43 in. .37 lbs.
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