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Designa: Technical Secrets of the Traditional Visual Arts

Designa: Technical Secrets of the Traditional Visual Arts

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Description
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. Wooden Books was founded in 1999 by designer John Martineau near Hay-on-Wye. The aim was to produce a beautiful series of recycled books based on the classical philosophies, arts and sciences. Using the Beatrix Potter formula of text facing picture pages, and old-styles fonts, along with hand-drawn illustrations and 19th century engravings, the books are designed not to date. Small but stuffed with information. Eco friendly and educational. Big ideas in a tiny space. There are over 1,000,000 Wooden Books now in print worldwide and growing.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
410
Release Date:
2014-10-07
Publication Date:
2014-10-07
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1620406594
ISBN13:
9781620406595
Weight:
852 g
Height:
159 cm
Width:
193 cm
Thickness:
40 cm
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