Islamic Tiles. 3 types of Islamic patterns Calligraphy Geometric designs Plantlike designs.
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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!