Is design intuitive or is it consciously and methodically worked out? Are there basic rules governing design that; when learned; will facilitate the creative process? These questions have been asked by artists; art historians; and art critics throughout the ages.Convinced that design was not purely instinctive; Jay Hambidge (1867ndash;1924) spent much of his life searching for the technical bases of design. He found his answer in dynamic symmetry; one of the most provocative and stimulating theories in art history. Hambidges study of Greek art convinced him that the secret of the beauty of Greek design was in the conscious use of dynamic symmetry mdash; the law of natural design based upon the symmetry of growth in man and in plants. But Hambidge; who was not only a theoretician but also a practicing artist; did much more than analyze classical art and its principles of design: he worked out a series of root rectangles that the artist; using the simple mathematics supplied in this book; can easily follow and apply in his own work.Originally published as a series of lessons in Hambidges magazine; The Diagonal; this engrossing book explains all the basic principles of dynamic symmetry. Part I sets forth the fundamental rectangles with their simple divisions based on the proportioning law found in nature; Part II explains compound rectangles; many of which were taken from or suggested by analysis of objects of Greek art. Whether read for its historical importance in art theory; for its illuminating insights into Greek art; or for its practical value to todays artists and commercial designers; The Elements of Dynamic Symmetry has much to offer anyone who is interested in the principle of design.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful. decent; but not what i was after...By Mindful Consumeras a lifelong pianist; i am always looking for what i consider to be proper arrangements of music (what the artist actually plays). while i am still glad to have this book of music; the arrangements are not what i was hoping for. as with most modern sheet music books; the arrangement has a somewhat accurate base line; however the treble line is a semblance of what the artist is singing; not the actual music.this book would be recommended to someone who wants to hear what the song sounds like with the artist singing...and not what they are actually playing.the song listings are as follows:born to dieoff to the racesblue jeansvideo gamesdiet mountain dewnational anthemdark paradiseradiocarmenmillion dollar mansummertime sadnessthis is what makes us girlswithout youlolitalucky onesrideamericancolabody electricblue velvetgods and monstersyayobel airhopefully this helps in a decision to purchase this book or not. sheet music direct allows you to see the first page of each song to check the arrangement before you purchase a song. i have found many sheets that are quite good arrangements this way.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Now you can make her songs your ownBy Savvy DLana Del Rey is one of the most interesting song writers out there; and I think some of her songs will become classics. This edition goes deep; capturing some of her Lizzie Grant stuff like "Yayo" in the "Paradise Edition". I wish it also had "Hundred Dollar Bill." I wish this edition also had Young And Beautiful; but it doesnt. Fortunately; the discounted price makes up for the extra dough I will be shelling out for Young And Beautiful. Im looking forward to singing though the songs. And maybe even doing some of it as jazz arrangements with a band. Im trying to figure out why another person ordering this was upset that the melody lines are only approximations of what the song actually is. You cant always capture someones vocal style with written notes; and most of the American Songbook is meant to be performed to taste. And even Mozart is edited by those who have opinions about what the diacritical marks should be. Take these songs and make them your own. Lana would like that. (And so would Lizzie0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The book came in an excellent size! it was great quality and came with ...By Paul HaysThe book came in an excellent size! it was great quality and came with some pictures. But if you want something with information and and pictures you need to keep looking! it comes mostly just piano notes! but I love Lana deal Rey so I love this!