Isbn: 9780262191883 - handbook of regular patterns: an introduction to symmetry in two dimensions (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. A large art/math book on patterns. Lots of illustrations throughout with various patterns and their history etc. Cover shows minimal wear, while book itself is clean and tight.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. A fine copy in VG mylar protected jacket. Due to weight will require some extra postage.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1750grams, ISBN:0262191881.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1700grams, ISBN:0262191881.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Ex Libris, 2nd. Ed. Ex-library book with usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean. 400 pp. Fully illustrated with line drawings, diagrams, patterns & b/w photos. pages 256 - 281 marred by solvent (?) stain -- about 1" in light yellow. Pretty crazy reference book: the examples in the handbook encompass a great variety of patterns -- architectural and ornamental, religious and commercial, ancient and modern -- all of which can be generated from a surprisingly few basic configurations. The book makes a step-by-step exploration of those configurations, starting with simple symmetries of mirror reflection, rotations, translations and glide-reflections, building to point groups and the seven distinct band or linear arrays, and culminating in the seventeen full-fledges wallpaper patterns. Illustrations are taken from textiles, pottery, brickwork, mosaics, building plans, and natural forms. Keywords: GRAPHIC ARTS ART M. C. Escher, Linear Kaleidoscope, Glide Reflections. …