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SYMMETRY AND ORNAMENT


by  Slavik V. Jablan








Electronic reprint, copyright 1995, Slavik V. Jablan
Book "Theory of Symmetry and Ornament" originally published on paper by
the Mathematical Institute, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 1995
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 96-217270
ISBN 86-80593-17-6


 CONTENTS





Preface


Chapter 1: Introduction

§ 1.1. Geometry and Its Basic Terms
§ 1.2. Transformations and Symmetry Groups
§ 1.3. Classification of Symmetry Transformations and Groups
§ 1.4. Visual Interpretations of Symmetry Groups
§ 1.5. Construction Methods. Desymmetrizations
§ 1.6. Symbols of Symmetry Groups
§ 1.7. Geometric-Visual Analysis of Symmetry Groups


Chapter 2 : Theory of Isometric Symmetry Groups in E2 and Ornamental Art

§ 2.1. Symmetry Groups of Rosettes G20
§ 2.2. Rosettes and Ornamental Art
§ 2.3. Symmetry Groups of Friezes G21
§ 2.4. Friezes and Ornamental Art
§ 2.5. Symmetry Groups of Ornaments G2
§ 2.6. Ornaments G2 and Ornamental Art


Chapter 3 : Similarity Symmetry in E2

§ 3.1. Similarity Symmetry Groups of Rosettes S20
§ 3.2. Similarity Symmetry Rosettes and Ornamental Art


Chapter 4 : Conformal Symmetry in E2\{O}

§ 4.1. Conformal Symmetry Groups in E2\{O}
§ 4.2. Conformal Symmetry Rosettes and Ornamental Art


Chapter 5 : The Theory of Symmetry and Ornamental Art


References


Notation Index


Index