Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic Forms for Artists, Designers, and Architects

Jon Allen

ISBN 10: 0863156088 / ISBN 13: 9780863156083

Edité par Floris Books, 2007

2007. Paperback. Geometry is both simple and profound. This book shows professionals how to draw geometric shapes accurately. It provides instructions for constructing two-dimensional geometric shapes, which can be followed by a beginner, or used as a source book by students and professionals. Num Pages: 88 pages, 26 colour and 118 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 320. . . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9780863156083

Synopsis :

Geometry is both elegantly simple and infinitely profound. Many professionals find they need to be able to draw geometric shapes accurately, and this unique book shows them how.

It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing two-dimensional geometric shapes, which can be readily followed by a beginner, or used as an invaluable source book by students and professionals.

À propos des auteurs: Jon Allen has been a practising architect for twenty-five years. He has worked closely with Keith Critchlow, a world authority on geometry, and has developed a particular interest in the application of geometry in architectural design. He lives in London. He is also the author of Making Geometry (Floris Books, 2012).

Professor Keith Critchlow is a well-known lecturer and author. He is a founder member of RILKO (Research Into Lost Knowledge Organisation), a founder member and Director of Studies of Kairos and a founder member and President of the Temenos Academy. He has been a senior lecturer at the Architectural Association in London and has taught Islamic Art at the Royal College of Art; he now lectures worldwide on architecture and sacred geometry. His many previous books include Order in Space, Islamic Patterns: An Analytical and Cosmological Approach, Markings: Aerial Views of Sacred Landscapes, and Soul as Sphere and Androgyne.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic Forms ...
Éditeur : Floris Books
Date d'édition : 2007
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New