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Islamic design: a mathematical approach
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3319699768 (hbk.)
9783319699769 (hbk.)
Author
Wichmann, Brian A.
Title
Islamic design : a mathematical approach / Brian Wichmann, David Wade
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[Cham, Switzerland] : Birkhauser, 2017
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xii, 226 pages ; illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Mathematics and the built environment
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CBL illustrations: p. 106, fig. 11.2a (Is 1457, f. 1a).
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Pt. 1: Cultural context. A history -- The scientific contribution -- The religious dimension -- The evolution of style -- Materials and media -- Countries and regions -- Pt. 2: Mathematical analysis. Introduction -- A worked example -- An octogonal set -- Octogonal tiles with a large star -- Lines and edges -- Decagonal patterns -- What is correct? -- 6-fold delights -- Two-level patterns -- Two Mamluk masterpieces -- Conclusion.
Subject
Chester Beatty Library -- Manuscript -- Is 1457
Islamic decoration and ornament
Mathematics in art
Geometry in art
Islamic art and symbolism
Islamic illumination of books and manuscripts
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Wade, David 1941-
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