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Islamic design: a mathematical approach

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ISBN	3319699768 (hbk.)
ISBN	9783319699769 (hbk.)
Author	Wichmann, Brian A.
Title	Islamic design : a mathematical approach / Brian Wichmann, David Wade
Publisher	[Cham, Switzerland] : Birkhauser, 2017
Physical desc.	xii, 226 pages ; illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series	Mathematics and the built environment 2
Note	CBL illustrations: p. 106, fig. 11.2a (Is 1457, f. 1a).
Bibliography etc.	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
Added name(s)	Wade, David 1941-

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