Islamic Geometric Patterns

Having been to Marrakesh and Casablanca I wanted to know more about the tile patterns and how they are made. This describes how to draw the patterns - getting increasingly difficult. Great for crafter.

I bought this book to learn how to create the intricate patterns that have mesmerised me since I was a kid.The book serves as an excellent reference point and tutorial with very precise steps on achieving the designs he shows. He has used real world examples from his travels so that adds a bit more adventure to the whole art history aspect.What really helps is the accompanying CD that he provides. The CD is full of useful templates and photos for you to use and if you use illustrator or Corel Draw to do most of your work it is a true god send.This book is more of an intro for someone who wants to learn and do the Islamic Patterns rather than a history book around the meaning and reason for the extensive use of geometric patterns.Definitely worth the money I paid for it!

Eric Broug has produced an outstanding book. It combines art, art history, geometry and mathematics. I was primarily interested in this book purely because of the patterns and how I might use them for my own interests - it was mainly for the CD (which itself is a great asset - works on my Mac fine).It's a very interesting read and the real patterns & photos from real buildings makes the book much more enjoyable.I remember as a boy the pleasure derived in constructing shapes and patterns - this brought it all back and then some.The overall style of the book is very clear and concise, like the patterns themselves.

Clear diagrams and procedures in book, hoping CD is useful

Have long been into geometry and patterns, can't believe I left it this long to look into Islamic decoration! Highly recommended!

Amazing. Brilliant introduction to the topic. Informative and easy to follow when it comes to drawing. I've used several of these patterns for my textile work and painting. The pdfs are printable- useful when wanting to trace etc.Makes me want to delve deeper and learn more about the rich history of Islamic geometry.

The best book to use for reconstructing seemingly complex patterns. Having so much fun using this book with my own research. You dont have to follow each pattern in turn. I started off learning how to create the square, the octagon and then the Rub el Nizb before doing the Cappela palatina and the rashid al din design . fully recommend this book and all his books

this book gives step by step instructions on making patterns. The author gives the reader some information of Islamic art and artisans method of working at the beggining which I found very interesting to read. The CD-ROM has lots of colour images and more information on pattern formation. All you need is a geometry set and some paper to get started. I am very pleased with this purchase.