Art Forms in the Plant World
$14.95
By Karl Blossfeldt. Originally intended as reference for his work as architect, sculptor, and teacher, Blossfeldt's exquisite sharp-focus photo studies of plant form — leaves, buds, stems, seed pods, tendrils and twigs — won acclaim with publication of the 1928 edition of this book. 120 full-page black-and-white plates. 128 pages, 8-3/8" x 11-1/4".
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Geometric Patterns from Islamic Art & Artchitecture
$11.95
By Robert Field, who 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. These books 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. By Robert Field. Paperback, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", 64 pages.
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Geometric Patterns from Tiles & Brickwork
$11.95
By Robert Field, who 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. These books 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. By Robert Field. Paperback, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", 64 pages.
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"Fractal Trees"
$19.95
In this book, by combining photographic imagery with iteration, the mathematical process at the heart of fractals, Robert Fathauer explores his unique vision of a nature that is even more fractal than the real world. These creations include a fern-like tree built from the stem of a rose bush, an infinite collection of spirals formed from the skeleton of a cholla cactus, and a tree whose outline resembles a maple leaf. Thirteen different trees are shown in two page spreads, and six randomized fractal trees are shown as well. The book also includes a section on the method used to create the trees and notes on the individual trees. Included are three classroom worksheets that teachers can copy, covering branching of fractal trees, trees in nature, and infinite series. By Robert Fathauer. 52 pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
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The Curves of Life
$15.95
By Theodore Andrea Cook. Classic, well-thought-out examination of the function of the spiral, or helix, in both nature and art. Demonstrates how spiral is fundamental to structure of shells, leaves, horns, human body, drawings of Leonardo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, more. Martin Gardner said of The Curves of Life, "This is the classic reference on how the golden ratio applies to spirals and helices in nature ..." 1914 edition. 426 illustrations. 512 pages, 5-3/8" x 8-1/2". of
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