Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic Forms for Artists, Designers, and Architects
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0863156088 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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'The author has produced a reference work for those wishing to construct regular polyhedra and an interesting collection of photographs of plants.' -- Science Group of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain Newsletter 'Simply an excellent guide book it subtly leads into a meditative state followed by the catharsis of achieving perfection. Beyond that it encourages the intelligent eye to go exploring for these shapes in naturea splendid inspiration.' -- Francis Cameron, Pentacle Magazine 'A simple and beautiful bookThe beauty of the proportions
People in many professions find that they need to be able to draw geometric shapes accurately, regardless of artistic ability. The book also serves as an invaluable source book for students and professionals. Geometry is both elegantly simple and infinitely profound. In Drawing Geomentry, Jon Allen shows readers how to draw two-dimensional geometric shapes in simple step-by-step instructions and provides step-by-step instructions for constructing two-dimensional geometric shapes, which can be readily followed by a beginner. Contains 26 color and 118 line illustrations.
Great little book for non-math types Omni Ruler I love patchwork and enjoy making patterns, but many of my students do not. I say "drafting" and they say, "good-bye!" This wonderful book shows clearly and simply how to accurately draw all kinds of interesting shapes. I wish I'd written it, but at least I can recommend it to those curious about creating their own patterns. The diagra. Bruce R. Bain said The BEST of the BEST on Geometric Construction for Kids and Beginners. . Joh Allen's book, DRAWING GEOMETRY is the best of the several best books I have found on this subject. Although the cover states that this books is a "Primer of Basic Forms for Artists, Designers, and Architects, I find the book to be eminently useful for my homeschool lessons in Geometry. The book doesn't commit the error that some . "Excellent geometry resource" according to Jim W. Very well written with excellent illustrations. I love the mathematical proof section!
Jon Allen has been a practicing architect for twenty-five years. Trained as a painter, Critchlow discovered geometry intuitively. . He lives in London.Professor Keith Critchlow is a well-known lecturer and author and a founding member of Research Into Lost Knowledge Organization (RILKO), a founding memb