{"product_id":"mosaic-and-tessellated-patterns-how-to-create-them-with-32-plates-to-color-paperback","title":"Mosaic and Tessellated Patterns: How to Create Them, with 32 Plates to Color - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Willson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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. 179 line drawings. 32 full-page plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs old as ancient Rome, tessellated patterns can be seen in many places today: in Victor Vasarely's black-and-white paintings, in the designs of Ensor Holiday and M. C. Escher, in Spirograph drawings, and even in computer. John Willson, a research chemist, artist, and teacher, has been creating these dazzling op art designs for years. Now, he brings his special expertise to this unusual coloring book. Here you'll find complete information on tessellations and their creation, including: \u003cbr\u003e- Definition of a tessellation\u003cbr\u003e- History of tessellated designs, beginning with their origin in Rome\u003cbr\u003e- Basic kinds of tessellations and how they are formed\u003cbr\u003e- Detailed instructions for creating your own unique designs from common geometrical shapes\u003cbr\u003eA full 179 figures illustrate the clearly written text. Also included is a special section of 32 full-page plates of tessellations, ready to be colored any way you wish. This is your best introduction to an unusual and rewarding pastime that will afford you many hours of creative satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.96 x 8.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 1983\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756114116896,"sku":"9780486243795","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b25248f9d2879320bd523df267075ab4.webp?v=1780074584","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mosaic-and-tessellated-patterns-how-to-create-them-with-32-plates-to-color-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}