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.
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I was recommended this book by one of my tutors on my Graphic Design course. I must say that it turned out to be one of the most useful and inspiring books I have ever read. Someone did point out one little glitch regarding the snowflakes and its sides. Aside from that error (depending on you agreeing to that) this book is an absolute treasure that no Graphic Designer should be without. Really well done, it utilizes transparent sheets that fit on top of the diagrams and images to explain how the composition was built. I can't stress how good this book is, pick it up from your library and I guarantee, you will come running back to purchase it.
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Accessible introduction to the concept of Golden Ratio proportion and it's influence and application in design. May lead you to delve deeper into this fascinating subject. Fibonacci Rocks!
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It's interesting and clear, not too dense or dificult to understand. You can easily view and learn with the visual analisis.
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As an artist, I was interested in developing the compositional components of my paintings. I had been playing about with the 'golden section' for ages but not really understanding... Read more
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Clean clear information - lost ( was stolen ? ) first copy so this is my second - says it all. Helps to work out canvas sizes and composition - without too much verbose theory.
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Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition
As the title states, this book is more than ideal for anyone interested in geometry of design. From being a novice to the more mathamatically minded, the beauty of the Golden... Read more
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