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Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition (Design Briefs)

Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition (Design Briefs)

Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition (Design Briefs)
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Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition (Design Briefs) Paperback - 2001 - 1st Edition

by Elam, Kimberley

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Princeton Architectural Press, 2001. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9781568982496
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  • Title Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition (Design Briefs)
  • Author Elam, Kimberley
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Princeton Architectural Press, NY
  • Publication date 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2287721
  • ISBN 9781568982496 / 1568982496
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 7.13 x 0.38 in (21.59 x 18.11 x 0.97 cm)
  • Category Art & Art Instruction
  • Library of Congress subjects Art, Modern - 20th century, Fibonacci numbers
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001000257
  • Dewey Decimal Code 701.8

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Reader reviews for Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition (Design Briefs)

From the publisher

At last, a mathematical explanation of how art works presented in a manner we can all understand. Kimberly Elam takes the reader on a geometrical journey, lending insight and coherence to the design process by exploring the visual relationships that have foundations in mathematics as well as the essential qualities of life. Geometry of Design-the first book in our new Design Briefs Series-takes a close look at a broad range of twentieth-century examples of design, architecture, and illustration (from the Barcelona chair to the Musica Viva poster, from the Braun handblender to the Conico kettle), revealing underlying geometric structures in their compositions. Explanations and techniques of visual analysis make the inherent mathematical relationships evident and a must-have for anyone involved in graphic arts. The book focuses not only on the classic systems of proportioning, such as the golden section and root rectangles, but also on less well known proportioning systems such as the Fibonacci Series. Through detailed diagrams these geometric systems are brought to life giving an effective insight into the design process.

First line

Within the context of the man-made environment and the natural world there is a documented human cognitive preference for golden section proportions throughout recorded history.

About the author

Kimberly Elam is chairperson of the Graphic and Interactive Communication Department at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
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