Arabic Geometrical Pattern and Design
Author | : J. Bourgoin |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2012-08-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486155319 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486155315 |
Rating | : 4/5 (315 Downloads) |
Download or read book Arabic Geometrical Pattern and Design written by J. Bourgoin and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-13 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 200 examples exhibit the wide range of Islamic art, including hexagon and octagon designs, combinations of stars and rosettes, and many variations on other geometric patterns. Twenty-eight examples from traditional sources in Cairo and Damascus include sanctuary doors, openwork windows, and inlaid marble pavements and ceilings.