Buy this book on-line Stevens, Peter S : Handbook of Regular Patterns: An Introduction to Symmetry in Two DimensionsMIT Press, 1980 ISBN 0262191881
Ex-library book with usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean. 400 pp. Fully illustrated with line drawings, diagrams, patterns & b/w photos. pages 256 - 281 marred by solvent (?) stain -- about 1" in light yellow. Pretty crazy reference book: the examples in the handbook encompass a great variety of patterns -- architectural and ornamental, religious and commercial, ancient and modern -- all of which can be generated from a surprisingly few basic configurations. The book makes a step-by-step exploration of those configurations, starting with simple symmetries of mirror reflection, rotations, translations and glide-reflections, building to point groups and the seven distinct band or linear arrays, and culminating in the seventeen full-fledges wallpaper patterns. Illustrations are taken from textiles, pottery, brickwork, mosaics, building plans, and natural forms.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Stevens, Peter S : Handbook of Regular Patterns: An Introduction to Symmetry in Two Dimensions. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres d'occasion, rare books, out of print books, fine bindings and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |