Islamic geometric patterns : their historical development and traditional methods of construction /: their historical development and traditional methods of construction. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jay Bonner ; with a chapter on the use of computer algorithms to generate Islamic geometric patterns by Craig Kaplan ; [foreword by Roger Penrose].
• Authors: Bonner, Jay
• Other Names: Penrose, Roger writer of supplementary textual content.; Kaplan, Craig (Craig S.) contributor.
• Contents: 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 -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
• Publisher Details: New York : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 709.1767; Geometry in art; Islamic art -- Mathematics; Islamic decoration and ornament; Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) -- Islamic countries; Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Islamic countries; Geometry in art; Polygons
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781441902177; 1441902171
• Related ISBNs: 9781441902160; 1441902163
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 581-584) and index.
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