A source book of problems for geometry, based upon industrial design and architectural ornament (1912)
Sykes, Mabel, 1868-, Slaught, H. E. (Herbert Ellsworth), 1861-1937, Lennes, N. J. (Nels Johann), 1874- · Boston, Allyn and Bacon · leaf 154
undoubtedly accounts for its peculiar DESIGNS BASED ON REGULAR POLYGONS 141 character. The most complicated interlacing geometricalforms abound in endless variety. It is a style of orna-ment especially adapted to surface decoration. It isexecuted in wood, stone, plaster, clay, or mosaic, and… … EXERCISES154. 1. Construct the design shown in Fig. 124. Suggestion. — ABCD etc. is a regular hexagon with the circle in-scribed. EFGHK etc. is the regular duodecagon. EPGSK etc. is the 6-pointedQR = RS, etc. T^j star. BF = FM, CH = HQ, etc. MN = NP, 142 MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTBIES ^ w ^^\ \ ^^0^ 2.…
Geometry · Decoration and ornament
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