This pattern, from the wonder that is the alhambra, is a classic. i saw it widely in fes, morocco too, carved into plaster in many riads and masjids. music c. A new updated version of the animation i did many moons ago. photo credit: janneman2007 on flickr flickr photos angeltree2008music credit : "m.
A pattern from the alhambravisit my wesbite samiramian.uk for more of islamic geometry, recommendations for books, wesbites and materials etc. if. To patterns enthusiasts, the alhambra looms large in the imagination—“a pearl set in emeralds,” according to moorish poets, alluding to its whitewashed clay buildings nestled in a dense wood of english elms. a shambling series of interconnecting quadrangles, the alhambra began its life as a small fortress in 899 in present day granada, spain. This is the second of an on line series of workshops exploring 6 and 12 fold symmetry. this week we will using the an expanded creation diagram as our basis to re create a stunning curvilinear pattern from the court of myrtles in the alhambra, granada (image below). there will be a brief contextual slide lecture exploring the historical. In the first of this six part series, we begin as geometric islamic art teacher, richard henry, teaches how to draw, step by step, a swirling dance of geometry from a famous cut tile wall panel in the alhambra palace in granada, spain. it’s easier than it looks. so find a compass, ruler and pencil and give it a try. read the full story here.
This is the second of an on line series of workshops exploring 6 and 12 fold symmetry. this week we will using the an expanded creation diagram as our basis to re create a stunning curvilinear pattern from the court of myrtles in the alhambra, granada (image below). there will be a brief contextual slide lecture exploring the historical. In the first of this six part series, we begin as geometric islamic art teacher, richard henry, teaches how to draw, step by step, a swirling dance of geometry from a famous cut tile wall panel in the alhambra palace in granada, spain. it’s easier than it looks. so find a compass, ruler and pencil and give it a try. read the full story here. Participants can work through the course of sessions at their own pace. the courses are sequenced below in terms of simplest to more demanding. geometry primer series, exploring islamic geometric patterns, and patterns from the alhambra are all aimed at beginners. complex rosettes and patterns from the topkapi scroll are intermediate level courses. Taught by richard henry, ‘exploring islamic geometric patterns’ is an on line foundation course, specifically aimed at beginners and builds from the simplest to designs to the most complex. it will enable participants to develop a solid basis in understanding classical designs and accurately drawing them, as well as showing multiple examples within their historic context.there are 15.
Participants can work through the course of sessions at their own pace. the courses are sequenced below in terms of simplest to more demanding. geometry primer series, exploring islamic geometric patterns, and patterns from the alhambra are all aimed at beginners. complex rosettes and patterns from the topkapi scroll are intermediate level courses. Taught by richard henry, ‘exploring islamic geometric patterns’ is an on line foundation course, specifically aimed at beginners and builds from the simplest to designs to the most complex. it will enable participants to develop a solid basis in understanding classical designs and accurately drawing them, as well as showing multiple examples within their historic context.there are 15.
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