The “Islamic Design Workbook” by Eric Broug encourages a better appreciation of Islamic art, through learning how to create its geometric patterns. by Allison Meier January 26, 2017 January 26 ...

A magnificent geometric Islamic design traditionally used to adorn facades of mosques and Islamic landmarks. Well-known Islamic design generated using Zahri's model. A tiny parametric modification ...

Throughout the centuries, Islamic geometric patterns and arabesque (Islimi) designs—otherwise known as biomorphic, floral patterns—have moved from east to west. Subscribe to the Design newsletter.

The Beauty and Complexity of Islamic Geometric Patterns: Historical Development and Traditional Design Methodology,” book signing and talk by Jay Bonner, part of the Dean’s Lecture series 7:30 ...

Until now, the conventional view was that the complicated star-and-polygon patterns of Islamic design were conceived as zigzagging lines drafted using straightedge rulers and compasses. "You can go ...

As Islamic geometric patterns and arabesque designs have migrated globally, they’ve been adapted, and may not even be recognized as bearing the influence of Islamic societies.

A girih design on the Darb-i-Imam shrine in Isfahan, Iran, which was made in 1453, is almost identical to a Penrose tiling. One of the pattern's mesmerizing features is that, like a true quasi ...