The original inspiration for this book came from visits to the buildings of Moorish Spain, in particular those of Grenada, Cordoba and Seville. This striking introduction to Islamic design was followed by journeys to the traditional sites of the Middle East and North Africa and then finally to the newer mosques of Britain. Everywhere there was a wealth of pattern and inventiveness to marvel at. The sense of wonder increases still further when, on starting to draw the patterns, the simplicity of the grids from which they were developed is discovered. This book, with its combination of...
The original inspiration for this book came from visits to the buildings of Moorish Spain, in particular those of Grenada, Cordoba and Seville. Thi...
Traces the history of the maze in all its forms, from the traditional turf mazes of medieval times and hedge mazes such as the one at Hampton Court, to modern mazes in a wide variety of new materials including bricks, mirrors and water jets.
Traces the history of the maze in all its forms, from the traditional turf mazes of medieval times and hedge mazes such as the one at Hampton Court, t...
Robert Field has travelled extensively and has taken his camera and a keen eye with him wherever he has gone. Many people will be both suprised and delighted by the sheer number and variety of interesting patterns that he has discovered. These books will appeal both to those who have a particular interest in quilting but also to those who are looking for a rich resource of pattern designs.
Robert Field has travelled extensively and has taken his camera and a keen eye with him wherever he has gone. Many people will be both suprised and de...
Roman geometric patterns radiate symmetry and order. Drawing the patterns is not just a question of mechanically copying the work of someone else square by square, but of understanding the underlying structure. This book is arranged as a series of drawing exercises to learn and appreciate these wonderful patterns.
Roman geometric patterns radiate symmetry and order. Drawing the patterns is not just a question of mechanically copying the work of someone else squa...
