Islamic Tiles

3 types of Islamic patterns

• Calligraphy

• Geometric designs

• Plantlike designs

Calligraphy• The art of beautiful writing

• Found in the Qur’an, books, on buildings, etc.

Geometric Designs• Express the logic and order of the

universe

Plantlike Patterns

• Show appreciation for Allah’s (Arabic for God) creation

Tiles

• Decorate buildings

• Patterns can go on forever

Geometric designs are based on mathematical shapes.

Can you tell what shapes these tiles are

based on?

This is theGEOMETRIC STYLE!