Islamic design : a genius for geometry / Daud Sutton.
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TextSeries: Wooden books: Publisher: New York [N.Y.?] : Walker & Co., 2007Edition: 1st U.S. edDescription: 58 pages : illustrations ; 18 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0802716350; 9780802716354Other title: Genius for geometrySubject(s): Design | Islamic art | Islamic art and symbolism | Symbolism in art | Design | Islamic art | Islamic art and symbolism | Symbolism in artDDC classification: 516 | 745.4 LOC classification: NC715 | .S88 2007Summary: There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic design: calligraphy using Arabic script, and abstract ornamentation using a varied visual language. Focusing on the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns this book offers insight into Islamic culture and is a resource for anyone interested in this artistic tradition. -- Dust Jacket.
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There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic design: calligraphy using Arabic script, and abstract ornamentation using a varied visual language. Focusing on the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns this book offers insight into Islamic culture and is a resource for anyone interested in this artistic tradition. -- Dust Jacket.
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