Islamic Geometric Patterns

Islamic Geometric Patterns

Geometric patterns are perhaps the most recognizable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture. Now, with the aid of this book, anyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create intricate patterns or re-create classic examples.

Eric Broug

London : Thames & Hudson

2008

"Translated from the Dutch "Islamitische geometrische patronen zelf ontwerpen en maken" by George Hall, [2006]"--Colophon.

The basics : Squares ; Hexagons ; Pentagons ; Combinations ; Design tips -- Step-by-step construction : Level 1. Easy : The Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain ; The Great Mosque of Kairouan, Tunisia ; Mustansiriya Madrasa, Iraq ; Esrefoglu Mosque, Turkey ; Cappella Palatina, Sicily, Italy ; The Koran of Rashid al-Din, Iran ; The 'Abd al-Samad Complex, Iran ; The Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria -- Level 2. Intermediate : The Great Mosque of Herat, Afghanistan ; The Alhambra, Spain ; The East Tower of Kharraqan, Iran ; The Huand Hatun Complex, Turkey -- Level 3. Difficult : The Mosque of al-Salih Tala'i, Egypt ; Ben Yusuf Madrasa, Morocco ; The tomb of Jalal al-Din Hussein, Kyrgyzstan ; The Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad, Egypt ; Mamluk Koran, Syria ; The tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Pakistan ; Qarawiyyin Mosque, Morocco.

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