Bibliograph

Designa, technical secrets of the traditional visual arts, [edited by John Martineau]

Type

Label

Designa, technical secrets of the traditional visual arts, [edited by John Martineau]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 410) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Designa

Oclc number

870098123

Responsibility statement

[edited by John Martineau]

Series statement

Wooden books

Sub title

technical secrets of the traditional visual arts

Summary

"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"--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Celtic art / Adam Tetlow -- Islamic design / David Sutton -- Curves / Lisa DeLong -- Perspective / Phoebe McNaughton -- Symmetry / David Wade -- The golden section / Scott Olsen

Target audience

adult

Classification