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'An inspiration for mosaicists and tile makers alike'
--Tile & Stone Journal
--Tile & Stone Journal
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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. The book also includes a CD-ROM, allowing you to experiment with Islamic geometric patterns on the computer.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great fun and also gives a fascinating insight into how medieval designers worked. The reader is shown a series of complex geometrical designs taken from historical monuments across the Middle East, then shown how these patterns are made - and how to make them! All you need is a compass and a ruler, so I should warn that it's dangerously addictive. Star polygons will never seem the same again...
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Eric Broug has produced an outstanding book. It combines art, art history, geometry and mathematics. I was primarily interested in this book purely because of the patterns and how I might use them for my own interests - it was mainly for the CD (which itself is a great asset - works on my Mac fine).
It's a very interesting read and the real patterns & photos from real buildings makes the book much more enjoyable.
I remember as a boy the pleasure derived in constructing shapes and patterns - this brought it all back and then some.
The overall style of the book is very clear and concise, like the patterns themselves.
It's a very interesting read and the real patterns & photos from real buildings makes the book much more enjoyable.
I remember as a boy the pleasure derived in constructing shapes and patterns - this brought it all back and then some.
The overall style of the book is very clear and concise, like the patterns themselves.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to learn how to create the intricate patterns that have mesmerised me since I was a kid.
The book serves as an excellent reference point and tutorial with very precise steps on achieving the designs he shows. He has used real world examples from his travels so that adds a bit more adventure to the whole art history aspect.
What really helps is the accompanying CD that he provides. The CD is full of useful templates and photos for you to use and if you use illustrator or Corel Draw to do most of your work it is a true god send.
This book is more of an intro for someone who wants to learn and do the Islamic Patterns rather than a history book around the meaning and reason for the extensive use of geometric patterns.
Definitely worth the money I paid for it!
The book serves as an excellent reference point and tutorial with very precise steps on achieving the designs he shows. He has used real world examples from his travels so that adds a bit more adventure to the whole art history aspect.
What really helps is the accompanying CD that he provides. The CD is full of useful templates and photos for you to use and if you use illustrator or Corel Draw to do most of your work it is a true god send.
This book is more of an intro for someone who wants to learn and do the Islamic Patterns rather than a history book around the meaning and reason for the extensive use of geometric patterns.
Definitely worth the money I paid for it!
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fantastic guide
this book gives step by step instructions on making patterns. The author gives the reader some information of Islamic art and artisans method of working at the beggining which I... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Saeed
Great for novices
I wanted to start this summer my education in Islamic Art. As an engineer, I am fascinated by the beauty that can be created from mathematics. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Wahbi K. El
good book
the book is clear and concise in its instructions.its is user friendly . pretty good for those starting out :)
Published 8 months ago by Akiff
Magic
Having tried to 'interpret' islamic design from holiday photos I was looking for some 'basic' guidance. This book is clear, and the DVD very user friendly.
Published 23 months ago by Grunpy O** Woman
Very useful book for re-constructing moorish geometrical tile patterns
This book is good for explaining how the patterns were made up just using a compass and straight edge. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. S. Rooney
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