JAY HAMBIDGE, EDITED BY MARY C. HAMBIDGE, — Practical Applications of Dynamic Symmetry

Sacred Science Institute, 2006. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall, Hardcover, Hard Cover Maroon Suede Guilt, No Jacket, New. ¶ Exact Facsimile Reprint of Original Edition Published: 1932 109p. Many Illustrations. This book is the only publication of a series of lectures by Mr. Hambidge in New York during 1921 after his return from Europe where he spent 2 years studying examples of Greek Art. His work there was the final corroboration of 25 years experimentation in plant life, of tireless study of natural symmetry laws used by various races of the world, and the test & application of his discoveries to his work as an artist. It represents the final summation and conclusion of all of his thought & research on Dynamic Symmetry. Contents: Symmetry: It’s Static & Dynamic Aspects; The Dynamic Series of Shapes; Dynamic Symmetry & The Law of Phyllotaxis; A Greek Drinking Cup Illustrating the Root-Five Proportion; Pattern Planning; Greek Method for Area Analysis; Area Themes; Chair Illustrating Dynamic Furniture Planning; Architectural Decoration; Type Display & Book Make-Up; Compositional Layout; Spiral Curves.