islamic designs
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A Year 9 sculpture/painting project based upon Islamic designs.TRANSCRIPT
Islamic Designs
Year 9
The Old Islamic World.
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Islamic designs are found throughout the Muslim world.
Al-Quds
Samarkand
Putrajaya
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Arabic Calligraphic Design can take many forms.
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In Morocco patterns can be strictly geometric ...
From the King Hassan Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco. Mr. McGill’s sketchbook.
… or a mixture of calligraphy and geometry in Zelij tiles.
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Natural forms are common in Egypt.
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Turkey favours flowers.
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Complex interlocking geometric patterns can be created …
Wilson, Eva, “Islamic Designs”, British Museum Publications, London 1988, p27.
… but sometimes complex ideas can have very simple beginnings.
From the Tomb of the Mogul Emperor Akbar, Delhi. Mr. McGill’s Sketchbook.
… or a simple pattern can develop into many forms.
Wilson, Eva, “Islamic Designs”, British Museum Publications, London, 1988, p56.
Islamic Design continues today throughout the Muslim world.
Muscat, Oman.
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Kelantan, Malaysia.