Islamic Design : A Genius for Geometry

Across the Islamic world, illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia, and adorning mosques, mausoleums and palaces, are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man. In this excellent little book, geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns, explaining where they come from, how to draw them, and hinting at the Divine messages they encode. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.Author: Sutton, Daud,author Contributors: Sutton, Daud,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 64 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: Import Published/Release Date: 16 Oct 2007 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Wooden Books Author/Director/Artist: Daud Sutton Dimension (cm): 155x125x7 mm Package Dimension (cm): 8x148x124 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 82