Art Spots

Geometry

About This Resource

This brief video expores the effect of geometric lines and curves on ornamental design in Islamic art, and illlustrates how they also characterize the timeless, breathtaking architecture of the Muslim world.

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Source

D. Fairchild Ruggles. National Endowment for the Humanities, American Library Association and Twin Cities Public Television. Islamic Art Spots: Geometry. American Library Association, 2013. https://bridgingcultures-muslimjourneys.org/items/show/224.

How to Cite This Page

"Muslim Journeys | Item #224: Geometry", December 21, 2024 http://bridgingcultures-muslimjourneys.org/index.php/items/show/224.

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Arabic, astronomy, calligraphy, decoration, domestic arts, figurative art, geometry, Islamic architecture, Islamic art, material culture, mathematics, mosques, pattern, religion, science, video essays