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Watts Towers, Jo Farb Hernandez
Mathematical Aspects Of Oriental Carpets, Carol Bier
Mathematical Aspects Of Oriental Carpets, Carol Bier
Carol Bier
The mathematical principles of pattern making according to symmetrical repetition are well-known today, but the mathematical aspects of pattern formation have been glossed over in the study of Oriental carpets, or neglected in favor of either an appreciation of color and form or a discussion of social and ethnic origins. This article seeks to address several mathematical aspects of Oriental carpets, which are both integral to their form and manifest in their visual make-up.
The Pots Of Jatumpamba, Joe Molinaro
The Pots Of Jatumpamba, Joe Molinaro
Joe Molinaro
Narrative and photo essay describing the work of the Jatumpamba women potters living in the highlands of southern Ecuador, written by Joe Molinaro and Nancy Bronner.
A Calligrapher's Art: Inscribed Cotton Ikat From Yemen, Carol Bier
A Calligrapher's Art: Inscribed Cotton Ikat From Yemen, Carol Bier
Carol Bier
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