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Symmetry: Through the Eyes of Old Masters

By Emil Makovicky

Book information

Publisher
De Gruyter (O)
Year
2016
ISBN
9783110417142, 9783110417050
DOI
10.1515/9783110417142
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
131 MB (136958982 bytes)
Pages
260\0
Library
degruyter.com
Time added
2023-07-26 05:05:21

Description

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 Broad selection of symmetry in art. Composed by an internationally renowned specialist. Concise explanations in a scientific and yet understandable language.

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