The examples in Fig. 13 show the application of triangles as guides to the drawing of various objects.
In Fig. 14 are given varied examples of the application of triangnlation in design and composition. The designs do not need to adhere closely to the outlines of the triangles.
How to Draw Triangles, Squares, Pentagons, Hexagons and Other Multi-Faced and Multi-Pointed Forms
Equilateral Triangle. To make an equilateral triangle within a circle. Describe a circle, Fig. A. Without changing the radius place the point of the compass at each of the black dots, starting at the dot Y (at top of circle) and intersect the circle. The formation of the triangle is shown by the dotted lines.
Fig. B shows a simpler manner of making an equilateral triangle. Start at any of the dots, say, dot A, and describe a segment of a circle. At any point, as at dot B, with the compass at the same radius, intersect the first segment. At intersection C place point of compass and intersect the other curves as at B and A. Lines drawn from A to B, B to C, and C to A, as shown in dotted lines, will form the triangle.
Fig. C. To make a hexagon or six-pointed star. Describe a circle. From the point A at the circumference, with a compass (radius remaining the same) intersect the circumference at 15. Repeat with C, D, and so forth, until the point A is, intersected.
Lines drawn as shown in dotted lines from A to B and B to C, if continued to D, E, and so forth, will make a hexagon.
For a six-pointed star draw lines as in dotted lines G, H and I.
For dividing the hexagon into sections, as for rosettes, etc., divide the circumference as for the hexagon or star and project
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