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Title:
| Art: Middle Eastern Geometric Art |
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Description:
| Learn how Islamic artists represented their beliefs in logic and order through the geometric patterns in their art works. Find out what star patterns mean in intricate Middle Eastern designs. Learn how to create geometric patterns using geometrical shapes. Includes photographs, drawings, and lesson plans. |
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Grade Level:
| 7, 8, 9, 10 |
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Resource Links:
| Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art
Read about geometric patterns in Islamic traditional ornament and click on small images to enlarge them.
Islamic Geometrical Patterns for the Teaching of Mathematics of Symmetry
This article in the 14-page PDF file is devoted to symmetric Islamic patterns. It discusses the psychology behind star-shaped patterns, religion beliefs, and use of patterns in mathematic classes.
Smithsonian: The Arts of Islam: Abstract Design
Find out another opinion on Koran's prohibition of portraying the god and people in arts. Include photographs of designs.
Geometry
Here are photographs of old authentic geometric patterns. Select images to enlarge them.
Religious Beliefs Made Visual
Follow this lesson plan to better understand how geometric patterns are found within the Muslim world.
Bonner Design Consultancy: Architectural Ornamentation
This contemporary agency bases its work on old Middle Eastern traditional art. Select highlighted words on the page to view various designs than click on the "Islamic Patterns" link on the left to view a number of geometric patterns created by a designer.
Geometric Design as 'Art'
Learn how creating a geometric pattern can be an incredibly difficult task for an artist that strives for geometric perfection. Click on the "Gallery" link to view examples of modern geometric patterns and click on the "The Seasons" link to view designs that were made based on geometric art. Select the "How the Design Was Built" to learn how to create such a design.
Decoration in Islamic Architecture
View how geometric designs are used to decorate Middle Eastern architecture.
Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets
Now explore symmetrical geometry of Oriental carpets and compare it to Middle Eastern geometric patterns. The site includes activities for kids, images, and examples of children works. NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards.
Islamic Art and Geometric Design
While extensive, this 47-page PDF file includes pictures and explanations of Islamic art found at the Met, hands-on activities, and provides an extensive bibliography.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2, 4
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