The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug
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In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.
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Danna Courson
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I think it is amazing what can be creating through the use of technology but believe the old ways should be valued and understood to appreciate the art.
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Lazaro Garcia
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Really, interesting.
