Lace-design methods in late medieval Spain

Author

Donaire, Alberto

Document type

Article (acte de congrès)

Language

English

Conference title

World art : themes of unity in diversity

Author (monograph)

Lavin, Irving (Editor, Collective Author)

Source

World art : themes of unity in diversity. 1989, p. 231-236, 8 ill.; diagrams

Publisher

Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, PA (usa)

Publication country

United States

Abstract (en)

Suggests that lace patterns for architectural decoration were derived from a structural grid, modified by the artist through line suppression, replacement or insertion. Demonstrates the mathematical basis for module dimensions.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture and excavations -- Spain
• Architectural decoration
• Spain
• Medieval
• Pattern
• Grid pattern
• Proportion
• Mathematics

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture et fouilles -- Espagne
• Décoration architecturale
• Espagne
• Moyen Age
• Motif
• Quadrillage
• Proportion
• Mathématiques

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910101-00448606

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