Following the success of Quadrivium and Sciencia, a compendium of six titles on art and design in the acclaimed Wooden Books series appears here in one volume.
From the geometric patterns of Islamic art and design to the swirling floral motifs of Celtic art, Designa brings together six elegant and insightful short volumes from the Wooden Books series on art and design including Islamic Design, Celtic Pattern, Curves, The Golden Section, Symmetry, and Perspective. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams, Designa will inspire readers of all ages to take an interest in the interconnected knowledge of art and design from different cultures throughout the world.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 416 pages
ISBN-10: 1620406594
Item Weight: 1.9 lbs
Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.6 x 7.7 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 101 to 500 ratings
Daud Sutton is director of the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation's design studio in England. AdamTetlow is an artist and writer in England. Lisa DeLong promotes excellence in the traditional arts worldwide. Dr. Scott Olsen is a leading expert on the Golden Section, and associate professor of philosophy at Central Florida Community College, in Ocala, FL. David Wade is a writer and artist in Wales. Phoebe McNaughton is an industrial graphic designer and painter living in England.
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