BOOK REVIEW Islamic Geometric Patterns
May 21, 2011 Book Review
Islamic patterns are breathtaking and usually perceived as a very complicated forms. With traditional methods of measurement dazzling geometrical compositions can be created. Now, with this book, everyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create their own amazing patterns or re-create classic examples by following step-by-step instructions. All one needs is a pencil, a ruler, a compass and a steady hand.
The book and CD / Photo by Islamic Arts Magazine
The book features geometric patterns from some of the most famous and beautiful Islamic architecture and art, including:
The spread from the book / Photo by Islamic Arts Magazine
The spread from the book / Photo by Islamic Arts Magazine
The spread from the book / Photo by Islamic Arts Magazine
The spread from the book / Photo by Islamic Arts Magazine
The spread from the book / Photo by Islamic Arts Magazine
Eric Broug received his Masters Degree in History of Islamic Art & Architecture from London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. He now runs Broug Ateliers for Islamic Architecture, Arts and Crafts in Yorkshire, which creates contemporary Islamic art.
Thames & Hudson was founded in 1949 by Walter and Eva Neurath. Their passion and mission for T&H was that its books should reveal the world of art to the general public, to create a ‘museum without walls’ and to make accessible to a broad, non-specialist reading public, at prices it could afford, the research and the findings of top scholars and academics. Thames & Hudson published approximately 180 new titles each year and has a current backlist of over 2000 titles. The company specializes in the arts (fine, applied, decorative, performing), archaeology and history, architecture, design, photography, travel and popular culture, but also publishes in a variety of other areas, especially those of visual interest.
We highly recommend this book.
Comments
May 21, 2011 - 14:08:11
nice patterns mashallah
tc n best wishes,
suleman
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