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A set of the three most common French curves, also known as a Burmester set. The bottom object is most commonly used for hyperbolas; the smaller one above it is suited for ellipses. The large one is used mostly for parabolas. [1] A French curve is a template usually made from metal, wood or plastic composed of
Whiplash curves have similarities with the arabesque design, used particularly in Islamic art, such as the ceramic tiles of the mosque of Samarkand in Central Asia. Curvilinear design is a noticeable element of Gothic architecture, in, for example, church window tracery.
The meander is a fundamental design motif in regions far from a Hellenic orbit: labyrinthine meanders ("thunder" pattern [3]) appear in bands and as infill on Shang bronzes (c. 1600 BC – c. 1045 BC), and many traditional buildings in and around China still bear geometric designs almost identical to meanders.
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Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; ... An elementary treatise on cubic and quartic curves by Alfred Barnard Basset (1901) online at ...
Even though I took a drafting course, the French Curve in our geometry sets were never needed. All lines were straight or circular - as is the case for most basic drafting. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.26.79.137 13:50, 21 October 2012 (UTC) French curves are used in drafting clothing patterns, like for neck and arm holes.
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; ... This is a gallery of curves used in mathematics, by Wikipedia page. See also list of curves. ...
Three patterns for pants (2022) Pattern making is taught on a scale of 1:4, to conserve paper. Storage of patterns Fitting a nettle/canvas-fabric on a dress form. In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto woven or knitted fabrics before being cut out and assembled.