Geometric Patterns from Tiles and Brickwork (Paperback)

Robert Field

ISBN 10: 1899618120 / ISBN 13: 9781899618125

Verlag: Tarquin Publications, Diss, 1999

Beschreibung

Paperback. Bricks and tiles are two of the most universal and ancient building materials and they are able to combine tremendous versatility with the economies and advantages of mass production of standard units. They are employed in repetitive arrangements both to give strength to the structure and to cover surfaces, leading to many different kinds of bonds and styles of surface patterning. Whether you raise your eyes upwards or drop them to look at floors or pavements, there are patterns to be seen and this book draws attention to them.Full of clear colour photographs, and drawings to analyse them, this book will provide designers and artists with a wealth of ideas. Bricks and tiles are two of the most universal building materials. They are employed in repetitive arrangements to give strength to the structure and to cover surfaces, leading to many different kinds of bonds and styles of surface patterning. This book draws attention to these patterns. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781899618125

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Geometric Patterns from Tiles and Brickwork (Paperback)
• Verlag: Tarquin Publications, Diss
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1999
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1899618120
• ISBN-13: 9781899618125
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: new

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

Patterns from tiles and brickwork are explored and demonstrated so that they can be used in your own designs. Perfect follow up activities for school and other youth trips to places or architectural significance - or just your local high street or even some schools. 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. This is one of a series of Geometric Patterns books that will appeal both to those who have a particular interest in the topic covered but also to those who are looking for a rich resource of pattern designs.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.