The main focus of this unique book is an in-depth examination of the polygonal technique; the primary method used by master artists of the past in creating Islamic geometric patterns. The author ...

Jay Bonner’s new book on Islamic geometric patterns is as dense and thick (595 pages) as the thorniest of textbooks, but the hundreds of illustrations and the immersion in this topic are simply ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Magnificently sophisticated geometric patterns in medieval Islamic architecture indicate their designers achieved a mathematical breakthrough 500 years earlier than Western ...

Islamic art includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive. Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all ...

Doha: The beauty and complexity of Islamic geometric designs frequently found in Islamic art and architecture takes the spotlight at “The Kingdom of Geometry” exhibition which opened on Thursday at ...

Islamic architecture has long been celebrated for its intricate use of geometry, manifest in the repeated interplay of symmetry, proportion and rhythm. At its core lies a system of rules governing the ...

What is culture? In today’s globalized world, we are familiar with seeing various cultural objects and ornamentation outside of their original location or context. If culture is not fixed and bound to ...

Techniques from the heart of Arab-Islamic cultural heritage are being learned by children and adults alike as Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts continues to take people on a ...

The history of decorative stone carving and the history of electric lighting have almost never intersected in any meaningful way at the shade level. The closest attempts have been thin marble slices ...