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An exploration of the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns.
Throughout their long history the craft traditions of the Islamic world evolved a multitude of styles applied to a great variety of media but always with unifying factors that make them instantly recognizable. Harmony is central. There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic design—calligraphy using Arabic script (one of the world's great calligraphic traditions) and abstract ornamentation using a varied but remarkably integrated visual language. Focusing on Islamic geometric patterns, simple and complex, man-made and in nature, this book offers unique insight into Islamic culture.
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Michael Collins
reviewed Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry on December 31, 2020
Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry
Picked this up at the Met. It's a short introduction on the geometric foundations of abstract art and patterns commonly lumped together as "Islamic". One can argue whether artwork spanning several continents for nearly two millennia is necessarily religiously-oriented, but it is a legitimate position with plenty of evidence showing how Islamic religious and cultural values influenced its developments. I just wish that was actually articulated in the book! It was also in black and white, which further takes away from appreciating how the beautiful artwork appears in real life.
Not a bad introduction, but there are probably more satisfying introductions.
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