"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."
By:
Daud Sutton Imprint: Wooden Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 125mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 7mm
ISBN:9781904263593 ISBN 10: 1904263593 Pages: 64 Publication Date:16 October 2007 Recommended Age: 14-99 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
