Symmetry : Through the Eyes of Old Masters Hardback
by Emil Makovicky
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A large range of symmetries in art is presented through clear and aesthetically outstanding examples of historical ornaments.
Compendious comments illustrate the selected photographic material by addressing the interested and specialist reader alike. Contents:IntroductionFundamental categoriesThe convenient start: Plane groups of symmetryIntertwined patterns: Layer groups of symmetryTwo-colored periodic ornamentationPolychromatic patternsBeyond 2D groups: Hypersymmetry, superstructures, two symmetries in one pattern, the "order-disorder" patterns, homothety and similarity, inversion and nonlinear patternsQuasiperiodic patternsFractals and fractal characterStyle and symmetry - symmetry and styleReferencesIndex
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- Pages:260 pages, 354 col. ill.; 354 col. ill.
- Publisher:De Gruyter
- Publication Date:22/08/2016
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- ISBN:9783110417050
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:260 pages, 354 col. ill.; 354 col. ill.
- Publisher:De Gruyter
- Publication Date:22/08/2016
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- ISBN:9783110417050