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.