Geometric concepts in islamic art /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: El-Said, Issam
Otros Autores: Parman, Ayse, Burckhardt, Titus (pról.)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:Ingl�s
Publicado: London : World of Islam Festival Publishing Company, c1976
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  • Chapter I. Man and measure. 1. Historical background
  • 2. Measuring and dividing dimensions
  • 3. The organization of space
  • 4. Proportion
  • Chapter II. Geometric patterns in islamic design. 1. The concept of the repeat unit
  • 2. The square an the root two system of proportion
  • 3. The hexagon and the root three system of proportion
  • 4. The pentagon and the golden ratio
  • 5. Patterns based on the double hexagon
  • 6. Artistic creativity and the geometric method of design
  • Chapter III. Architecture. 1. Tracing islamic methods to a possible origin
  • 2. Analyses of ancient egyptian monuments
  • 3. Building according to the "divine order of the universe"
  • 4. Islamic concepts in architecture
  • 5. Planning
  • Chapter IV. Arabic calligraphy
  • Chapter V. The circles of "Arud" in arabic poetry
  • Chapter VI. Music in the muslim world
  • Chapter VII. Analyses of patterns in the applied arts.