Abstract Design and How to Create It

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Profusely illustrated guide covers geometric basis of design, implements and their use, borders, textile patterns, nature study, and treatment. Over 380 illustrations include historical examples from many cultures and periods.

Author(s): Amor Fenn
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Year: 2012

Language: English
Pages: 224

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Copyright Page
INTRODUCTION TO THE DOVER EDITION
NOTE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY
CHAPTER II - IMPLEMENTS AND THEIR USE
USES OF SET-SQUARES.
USES OF 45° SQUARE.
USES OF 60° SET-SQUARES.
MITRAL ANGLES.
MEASUREMENT AND DIVISION OF LINES.
THE RULING-PEN.
TRACING-PAPER.
CHAPTER III - THE TREATMENT OF THE BORDER
ACCENTUATING THE CORNER SQUARES AND PANELS.
THE UNDULATE LINE.
DETAILS OF BORDERS.
CHAPTER IV - TEXTILE PATTERNS
IMPORTANCE OF STRAIGHT LINE.
THE UNIT.
THE DROP.
TYPES OF PATTERN COMMON TO TEXTILES, WOVEN AND PRINTED.
THE NET PATTERN.
SCALE PATTERNS.
THE STRIPE.
THE SPRIG.
THE TRELLIS.
CHAPTER V - NATURE STUDY AND TREATMENT
DRAWING FOR REPRODUCTION.
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