Islamic Geometric Design
$80.01
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2013
Summary
Unlocking the Secrets of Islamic Geometric Design
Islamic geometric designs are admired worldwide for their beauty and marvellous intricacy, yet in truth they are seldom understood. Indeed, their complexity and artistry can seem almost beyond the powers of human ingenuity.
In this handsomely illustrated volume, artist and teacher Eric Broug analyses and explains these complex designs in their historical and physical context. His own original drawings accompany magnificent ph…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500516959 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500516952 |
| Author: | Eric Broug |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 1.94kg |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 329mm x 251mm |
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“Uniquely comprehensive… . Clearly written so that a total understanding of the material is possible for specialist and novice alike.”
A rich collection. An exemplary and detailed practitioner account of Islamic pattern design… . the lush photographic images are accompanied by visualized formal analysis that gives the patterns conceptual depth… . Highly recommended. An extremely effective and thorough work on the geometric designs found throughout Islamic art and architecture and the process by which these designs were created… . Well written, well-thought-out, and extremely well-illustrated. Enthusiastically recommended. This visually stunning look conveys the beauty and complexity of Islamic patterns … A hybrid of coffee-table, informational, and how-to book. Uniquely comprehensive… . Clearly written so that a total understanding of the material is possible for specialist and novice alike.
About The Author
Eric Broug
Eric Broug received his master’s degree in the History of Islamic Art & Architecture from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. He now runs Broug Ateliers for Islamic Architecture, Arts, and Crafts, which creates contemporary Islamic art.
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