Andrews McMeel Publishing - Posh Art of the Dot
Posh Art of the Dot
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- 64 pages of kolam geometric patterns
- Step-by-step guides from beginner to advanced
- Traditional southern Indian dot-grid drawing technique
- Curved loops and straight lines create designs
- Completed patterns ready for coloring
- Introduction by kolam specialist Anna Laine
- 9.75" x 9.75" paperback format
Master the ancient Indian art of kolam with guided dot-to-pattern designs
Traditional kolam patterns begin with dots arranged in precise grids, then transform through continuous looping lines into complex geometric designs. This workbook guides you through the actual practice, starting with simple arrangements and progressing to intricate compositions that would typically take years of daily practice to master. Anthropologist Anna Laine, who studies this south Indian drawing tradition, provides cultural context alongside step-by-step instructions that break down how each pattern develops from its dot foundation.
The progression matters here. Beginner patterns establish the fundamental relationship between grid and line, how loops connect around dots, where lines intersect, how symmetry emerges from seemingly random marks. Intermediate designs introduce more complex dot arrangements and multiple interwoven paths. Advanced kolams challenge your spatial reasoning as you navigate dense grids where a single continuous line creates elaborate geometric marvels.
Each completed pattern becomes a coloring opportunity, revealing the underlying structure through your color choices. The square format and substantial page count give you room to work through techniques at your own pace, developing the eye-hand coordination that makes these geometric drawings feel both mathematical and meditative. You're learning an actual drawing practice, not just filling in predetermined shapes.
