Depression Glass and Nested Symmetry Groups

Year: 2012 Authors: Darrah Chavey

Core claim

Depression glass patterns often contain multiple interacting symmetry groups, so their design is best understood through nested and approximate symmetries rather than a single global group.

Topics

symmetry groups, depression glass, nested design, pattern analysis

Domains

group theory, symmetry classification, dihedral groups, cyclic groups, decorative arts, craft design, glassware patterns, visual ornament

Methods

visual analysis, case studies, symmetry comparison, pattern grouping

Media

pressed glass, glassware, plates, bowls

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