Islamic Geometric Pattern
イスラム幾何学文様 / 8th century– / Technique / Geometric Ornament
Divides, repeats and combines circles, squares, polygons and stars, building infinite extension and order on a finite plane.
Compass construction / Star forms / Repeating units / Interlacing lines
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Dictionary entry
- Best used for
- Comparing primary sources and canonical works · Extracting principles that transfer to other media
- Type
- Observe the letters, signs and scale of reference works
- Composition
- Extract the one structure that governs space and gaze
- Material
- Verify materials specific to region, period and process
- Caution
- Don't treat the Islamic world as one culture. Verify region, dynasty, material and use in architecture and craft.
- Further study
- girih / jali / Topkapı Scroll