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What is Symmetry : Through the Eyes of Old Masters about?

A large range of symmetries in art is presented through clear and aesthetically outstanding examples of historical ornaments. Compendious comments illustrate the selected photographic material by addressing the interested and specialist reader alike. **Contents:** Introduction Fundamental categories The convenient start: Plane groups of symmetry Intertwined patterns: Layer groups of symmetry Two-colored periodic ornamentation Polychromatic patterns Beyond 2D groups: Hypersymmetry, superstructures, two symmetries in one pattern, the "order-disorder" patterns, homothety and similarity, inversion and nonlinear patterns Quasiperiodic patterns Fractals and fractal character Style and symmetry – symmetry and style References Index * Broad selection of symmetry in art. * Composed by an internationally renowned specialist. * Concise explanations in a scientific and yet understandable language.

Who reads Symmetry : Through the Eyes of Old Masters?

Author

Makovicky, Emil

Publisher

De Gruyter Oldenbourg

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9783110417050

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Science, Philosophy