By Jane Fitzpatrick

Geometric designs play an important role in the religious arts of Islam. In a tradition that forbids portraits of Allah and iconography, symbolism through shapes and patterns is used to inspire prayer and wonder.

"Geometry and Patterns" is the third installation of the Arts of Islam series. Interact with the images, audio, and links at your own pace and dive into the beautiful shapes of the Islamic faith.

Sources:

1. https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-broug

2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/art/art_1.shtml#:~:text=floor%20covering%20%C2%A9-,Geometry,and%20the%20greatness%20of%20creation

3. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/geom/hd_geom.htm

4. https://artofislamicpattern.com/resources/educational-posters/

5. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/vege/hd_vege.htm

6. https://artofislamicpattern.com/resources/introduction-to-islimi/

7. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41928375