Designa
Following the success of Quadrivium and Sciencia, a compendium of six titles on art and design in the acclaimed Wooden Books series appears here in one volume.
From the geometric patterns of Islamic art and design to the swirling floral motifs of Celtic art, Designa brings together six elegant and insightful short volumes from the Wooden Books series on art and design including Islamic Design, Celtic Pattern, Curves, The Golden Section, Symmetry, and Perspective. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams, Designa will inspire readers of all ages to take an interest in the interconnected knowledge of art and design from different cultures throughout the world.
Wooden Books was founded in 1999 by designer John Martineau near Hay-on-Wye. The aim was to produce a beautiful series of recycled books based on the classical philosophies, arts and sciences. Using the Beatrix Potter formula of text facing picture pages, and old-styles fonts, along with hand-drawn illustrations and 19th century engravings, the books are designed not to date. Small but stuffed with information. Eco friendly and educational. Big ideas in a tiny space. There are over 1,000,000 Wooden Books now in print worldwide and growing.
"Designa" is a book published by Wooden Books, a publisher specializing in books on traditional knowledge, science, art, and philosophy. "Designa" is specifically about the history, principles, and practice of geometric design, also known as sacred geometry.
The book features a collection of intricate and beautiful designs, accompanied by explanations of the underlying principles and symbolism. The designs range from simple shapes and patterns to complex, multi-layered structures, and include examples from a variety of cultures and traditions.
"Designa" also explores the mathematical and philosophical concepts that underlie sacred geometry, such as the golden ratio, the Fibonacci sequence, and the Platonic solids. The book presents these ideas in an accessible and engaging way, making it a great introduction for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.
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