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Author Hann, M. A

Title Patterns : Design and Composition
Published Milton : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (293 pages)
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of contents; List of figures; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; References; 2 Categories; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Borders, All-Overs and Motifs; 2.3 Themes; 2.4 Structures; 2.5 Size and Coverage; 2.6 In Summary; References; 3 Components; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fundamentals; 3.3 Regularity; 3.4 Modularity; 3.5 Composition; 3.6 In Summary; References; 4 Early Forms; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Spirals and Scrolls; 4.3 Arabesques and Meanders; 4.4 Keys, Steps, Checkerboards and Counter-Change; 4.5 Ribbons and Interlacements
4.6 In SummaryReferences; 5 Varieties; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Spots and Medallions; 5.3 Stripes and Checks; 5.4 Networks (Or Grids); 5.5 Diaper Patterns; 5.6 In Summary; References; 6 Square, Rectangular and Related Grids; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Definition and Explanation; 6.3 Square-Based Constructions and Their Derivatives; 6.4 Golden-Ratio and Root Rectangles; 6.5 Grids and Related Structures; 6.6 In Summary; References; 7 Other Polygonal Grids; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Triangles and Hexagons; 7.3 Pentagons and Pentagrams; 7.4 Other Polygons; 7.5 Further Grids; 7.6 In Summary; References
8 Circles and Circular Designs8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Definition and Explanation; 8.3 Circular Constructions; 8.4 Ogee Forms; 8.5 Scales; 8.6 In Summary; References; 9 Tilings and Similar Arrangements; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Polygons and Stars; 9.3 Periodic Tilings; 9.4 Aperiodic Tilings; 9.5 Lattices and Stained Glass; 9.6 In Summary; References; 10 Symmetry; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Development of Concepts; 10.3 Motifs and Patterns; 10.4 Symmetry Classification; 10.5 Symmetry in Composition; 10.6 In Summary; References; 11 Compositional Grids; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Historical Use
11.3 Types and Definitions11.4 Compositional Decisions; 11.5 Transformations; 11.6 In Summary; References; 12 Conclusion; Key Literature; Appendix: Sample exercises and assignments; Exercises 1- 4; Exercise 1 -- A Balanced Composition Consisting of Dots; Exercise 2 -- A Balanced Composition Consisting of Lines; Exercise 3 -- A Balanced Composition Combining Dots and Lines(Developed from Exercises 1 and/ or 2); Exercise 4 -- Balanced Compartmentalised Composition; Assignments 1- 4; Assignment 1 -- A Collection of Regular Spot, Stripe or Check Designs
Assignment 2 -- A Collection of Regular All- Over Patterns Based onRegular GridsAssignment 3 -- A Collection of Designs Based on Museum Sources; Assignment 4 -- A Collection of Enigmatic Designs; Index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts)
Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts)
Form Electronic book
Author Moxon, I. S
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