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Islamic Design

A Genius for Geometry
By Daud Sutton
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Islamic Design by Daud Sutton delves into the art and symmetry of Islamic geometric design. It explores the cultural and mathematical significance of these intricate patterns, showcasing their historical roots and profound impact on architecture and art within Islamic cultures. This book illuminates how science and nature inform the aesthetics of these breathtaking designs.
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Islamic Design

Across the Islamic world, illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia, are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man. In this excellent little book, geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns, explaining where they come from, how to draw them, and hinting at the Divine messages they encode.

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Across the Islamic world, illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia, and adorning mosques, mausoleums, and palaces, are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man.

In this excellent little book, geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns, explaining where they come from, how to draw them, and hinting at the Divine messages they encode.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781904263593

Publisher: Wooden Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wooden Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 125.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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