Theory of Symmetry and Ornament
by Slavik V. Jablan
Publisher: Matematicki Institut 1995
ISBN/ASIN: 8680593176
ISBN-13: 9788680593173
Number of pages: 331
Description:
This work represents an attempt at a comparative analysis of the theory of discrete and visually presentable continuous symmetry groups in the plane E2 or in E2\{O}: Symmetry Groups of Rosettes, Friezes and Ornaments (Chapter 2), Similarity Symmetry Groups in E2 (Chapter 3), Conformal Symmetry Groups in E2\{O} (Chapter 4) and ornamental motifs found in ornamental art that satisfy the before mentioned forms of symmetry.
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