Roman geometric patterns radiate symmetry & order Drawing the patterns is not just a question of mechanically copying the work of someone else square by square but of understanding the underlying structure The patterns are built up from simple elements which seem to 'grow' & develop in an almost organic or living way This book is arranged as a series of drawing exercises There is no better way of appreciating the skill & imagination of those artists than by drawing their designs yourself To 'feel' how a cross 'grows' into a swastika pattern which then 'grows' into a complex interlocking design is something which can only be experienced at first hand This second edition incorporates the same drawing led approach to learning about the subject & as such is invaluable in using the designs for contemporary mosaic or pattern design New photographs & updated text strengthen this approach further Ideal for schools shops in or near Roman remains & historical & artdesign sections of shops