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Abstraction in Art and Nature

by Nathan Cabot Hale

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Stimulating, thought-provoking guide shows how to discover a rich new design source in the abstractions inherent in natural forms. Lines of growth and structure, water and liquid forms, weather and atmospheric patterns, luminosity, earth colors, many other elements are shown to be wellsprings of creative abstraction. Over 370 photographs and other illustrations.

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Original publication date: 1972

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Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 701.8 — Arts & recreation Arts Philosophy and theory of fine and decorative arts Inherent features
LCC: N7432.5 .A2 .H3 — Fine Arts Visual arts General works
BISAC: ART ART Techniques General

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Published: 1972
Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 701.8
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