Islamic Designs (International Design Library) [Paperback]

Diane Victoria Horn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0880451319 | ISBN-13: 978-0880451314 | Publication Date: June 1995

Islamic designs possess a highly definite style, an entire repertory of motifs and a distinct character, associated with an idea and a faith. The adoption of designs from all races of man served as a basic form of ornament in art and exercised a tremendously unifying effect. In this book the author has illustrated designs found on glass, metal, wood and clay objects, along with designs from carpets, manuscripts and architectural elements. The appeal of these extraordinary Islamic designs is timeless; they contain a seemingly endless variety of patterns created with calligraphy, geometry, arabesques and figurative motifs. Each design reflects the unerring sense of aesthetics characteristic of Islamic art. Included also is an informative introduction by the author.

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Diane Victoria Horn

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Stemmer House Publishers (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880451319
• ISBN-13: 978-0880451314
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,479,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Art > Instruction & Reference > Calligraphy
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Calligraphy

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