An expert "op art" designer explains what tessellated patterns are and how they are formed, relates the history of tessellated designs from their beginnings in Rome and shows how to create your own dazzling designs from common geometric shapes. 179 line drawings. 32 full-page plates. Four color illustrations on covers.
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Magic Mirror Image Coloring Book by Hop David In a style similar to M. C. Escher's well-known lithographs and woodcuts — and in the tradition of Dover's ever-popular optical-illusion coloring books — comes this unique collection of 30 swirling symmetrical designs.
Repeatable Backgrounds--Geometric and Abstract Patterns CD-ROM and Book by Alan Weller Squares, polygons, swirling lines, and geometrics: this remarkable resource offers 200 different tileable patterns for uninterrupted backgrounds, wallpaper, and more. Plus, an 8-page tutorial section offers step-by-step instruction and inspiration.
