Description |
135 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 35 cm |
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regular print |
Contents |
I. Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art. Geometric Patterns based on the Square Repeat Unit and the Root Two System of Proportion. The construction of the square repeat unit and the division of the circle into four, or multiples of four, equal parts. Determining the size of the square repeat unit. The grid-patterns that underlie the root two system of proportion. Expressing the grid-patterns in terms of a selected square module. Generating the grid-patterns using numbers. Mathematical or numerical rationalization of the root two system of proportion. Graphical analyses of geometric patterns based on the root two system of proportion. Geometric Patterns based on the Hexagonal Repeat Unit and the Root Three System of Proportion. The construction of the hexagonal repeat unit and the division of the circle into three, or multiples of three, equal parts. Determining the size of the hexagonal repeat unit |
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The grid-patterns that underlie the root three system of proportion and their measure. Mathematical or numerical rationalization of the root three system of proportion. Graphical analyses of geometric patterns based on the root three system of proportion. Geometric Patterns based on the Double Hexagon System of Proportion. The grid-patterns that underlie the double hexagon system of proportion. Graphical analyses of geometric patterns based on the double hexagon system of proportion -- II. Man and Measure. Historical Background. Numerals and Arithmetic. Measuring and Dividing Dimensions. a. Using the Circle. b. Using the Square. Geometry and Irrational Numbers. The Remen and the Royal Cubit. The Grid-Pattern |
Analysis |
Visual arts By Muslims |
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Visual arts By Muslims |
Notes |
Includes bibliographies and index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index |
Subject |
Buildingsns
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Islamic architecture.
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Islamic art.
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Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) -- Islamic countries.
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Author |
Critchlow, Keith.
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Damlūjī, Salmá Samar.
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El-Bouri, Tarek.
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El-Said, Issam.
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LC no. |
94183014 |
ISBN |
1873938454 |
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