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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Meet The Creators
- Educator Eric Broug
- Director Jeremiah Dickey
- Animator Peyton Skyler
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Narrator Addison Anderson
