Designa (Wooden Books, 12)

Designa (Wooden Books, 12)

<p><b>Following the success of <i>Quadrivium</i> and <i>Sciencia</i>, a compendium of six titles on art and design in the acclaimed Wooden Books series appears here in one volume. </b></p><p>From the geometric patterns of Islamic art and design to the swirling floral motifs of Celtic art, <i>Designa</i> brings together six elegant and insightful short volumes from the Wooden Books series on art and design including <i>Islamic Design</i>,<i> Celtic Pattern</i>,<i> Curves</i>,<i> The Golden Section</i>,<i> Symmetry</i>, and <i>Perspective</i>. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams, <i>Designa </i>will inspire readers of all ages to take an interest in the interconnected knowledge of art and design from different cultures throughout the world.</p><p>Wooden Books was founded in 1999 by designer John Martineau near Hay-on-Wye. The aim was to produce a beautiful series of recycled books based on the classical philosophies, arts and sciences. Using the Beatrix Potter formula of text facing picture pages, and old-styles fonts, along with hand-drawn illustrations and 19th century engravings, the books are designed not to date. Small but stuffed with information. Eco friendly and educational. Big ideas in a tiny space. There are over 1,000,000 Wooden Books now in print worldwide and growing.</p>