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Repeat patterns have been used in ornament, decoration and design since the beginning of civilization. Their use not only links cultures across the globe, but also forms a bridge between the natural and the manmade worlds. This remarkable volume is the key to understanding the most basic and versatile creative tool of all - a design composed of one or more motifs, multiplied and arranged in orderly sequence. Combining mathematical analysis with advanced computer. Technology, the authors present their findings with a brilliant simplicity that can be followed by everyone. They explain the…

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  • Other · English · 1993
    Thames and Hudson · 192 pages · 9780500276877
Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts)Decoration and ornamentNk1505 .p45 1993