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Islamic Art: Recognizing Geometric Ideas in Art

Janey Levy

Islamic Art: Recognizing Geometric Ideas in Art

Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group Jan. 1, 2006) , Big edition
The Big Book version of Islamic Art. This book introduces students to various Islamic art creations, which are all rooted in the use of geometric patterning. Students will learn why symmetry and balance play an important role in Islamic culture, while also focusing on how to construct and understand the highlighted patterns. Includes colorful photographs of geometric tile designs, in addition to explanatory charts and instructions on how to draw and create symmetrical patterns and tessellations through the use of bilateral symmetry, rotational symmetry, and semi-regular tessellation.
Series
Math for the Real World
ISBN
1404263675 / 9781404263673
Pages
32
Weight
16.0 oz.
Dimensions
14.8 x 0.2 in.

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