Patterns in pictures for art and science

Author

Phillips, David

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Leonardo. 1991, Num. 1, Vol. 24, 31-39, 10 ill.

ISSN

0024-094X

Abstract (en)

Identifies and discusses two categories of pictures made for scientific use: representational pictures of objects seen in perspective, and planar abstract patterns. Notes parallels with fine arts pictures, and their treatment of depth and surface cues.

Subject (en)

• General history of art
• Art
• Science
• Pattern
• Illustration
• Perspective

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art
• Art
• Sciences
• Motif
• Illustration
• Perspective

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19930401-00366290

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