Islamic Geometric Patterns 2nd ed

Geometric patterns are perhaps the most recognizable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture, magnificent in their beauty and awe-inspiring in their execution. 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. An introduction guides the reader through the basics, and is followed by some of the best examples of geometric patterns from around the world, arranged into three levels of complexity, with careful, step-by-step instructions taking the reader through the stages of composition.

Auteur
Eric Broug runs Broug Ateliers for Islamic Architecture, Arts and Crafts. He is also the author of Islamic Design Workbook and Islamic Geometric Design, both published by Thames & Hudson.

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Featuring almost 300 illustrations, a sourcebook of Islamic geometric patterns with practical guidance on replicating them for yourself.

Contenu
Introduction • 1. The Basics • 2. Step-by-Step Construction: The Great Mosque of
Cordoba; The Great Mosque of Kairouan; Mosque of Ibn Tulun; Esrefoglu Mosque;
Capella Palatina; Ak Medrese; The 'Abd al-Samad Complex; The Umayyad Mosque; The
Great Mosque of Herat; Chella necropolis; The Alhambra; East Tower of Kharraqan;
Shah Jahan Mosque; Al-Fahidi historical district; Mustansariyya Madrasa; Ben Yusuf
Madrasa; Tomb of Itimad ud-Daula; The Alcazar; Mamluk Koran; Tomb of Bibi Jawindi;
Qarawiyyin Mosque; Moulay Ishmael; Darwish Pasha Mosque • Further reading