Islamic Geometric Patterns Their Historical Development and Traditional Methods of Construction /

• Main Author: Bonner, Jay (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Mathematics.; Architecture.; Geometry.; History.; History of Mathematical Sciences.; Architectural History and Theory.

The main focus of this unique book is an in-depth examination of the polygonal technique; the primary method used by master artists of the past in creating Islamic geometric patterns. The author details the design methodology responsible for this all-but-lost art form and presents evidence for its u...

Table of Contents:

• Forward
• Preface and Acknowledgements
• 1. The Historical Antecedents, Initial Development, Maturity and Dissemination of Islamic Geometric Patterns
• 2. Differentiation: Geometric Diversity and Design Classification
• 3. Polygonal Design Methodology
• 4. Computer Algorithms for Star Pattern Construction
• References
• References
• Glossary
• Index
• Photographic Credits.  .