Day, Lewis Foreman, 1845-1910 · London : B.T. Batsford · leaf 50
centres corresponding to the pointsof intersection of lines, such as have alreadybeen described. In so far it is only one of theinnumerable arbitrary shapes that may be soarranged. But the circle is so important afeature in itself, it so entirely alters thescope of geometric pattern, that it… … Pattern Dissection. 17 quence. Instinctive practice must have pre-ceded geometric principles in the mind ofman. One may very easily deduce many of thecommon curvilinear patterns directly fromangular motives. (Plate 11.) The wave, for example, is a zigzag justblunted at the points. Soften the lines…
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