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- Narrative Type
- Decorative Arts
- Type
- Book
- Intended Audience
- N/A
- ISBN
- 9781789941746
- Book Title
- Islamic Biomorphic Patterns : Creating Motifs Inspired by The Natural World
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Item Length
- 11.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2025
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Author
- Esra Alhamal
- Genre
- Design, Art, Crafts & Hobbies
- Topic
- Middle Eastern, General, Painting, Decorative Arts
- Item Weight
- 26.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 176 Pages
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
Islamic Biomorphic Patterns: Creating Motifs Inspired by the Natural World
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1789941741
ISBN-13
9781789941746
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25061602664
Product Key Features
Book Title
Islamic Biomorphic Patterns : Creating Motifs Inspired by The Natural World
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2025
Topic
Middle Eastern, General, Painting, Decorative Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
26.5 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
751
Table Of Content
Introduction Personal Pattern Exploration The World of Patterns How to Use This Book Part I: Pattern Development and History The Islamic World Part II: Pattern Study Six-pointed Star Grid Studying Biomorphic Patterns 1. One-colour Hexagonal Tile 2. Iznik Hexagonal Tile 3. Iznik Floral Hexagonal Tile 4. Uzbekistani Panel Star 5. Uzbekistani Panel Hexagon 6. 12-pointed Star Tile Eight-pointed Star Grid 7. Iznik Polychrome Tile 8. Turkish Quran Carpet Page 9. Damascus Pottery Tile 10. Uzbekistani Khiva Pattern 11. Sixteenth-century Iznik Tile Panel 12. Persian Manuscript Pattern Part III: Painting Patterns Contemporary Painting Styles Islamic Illumination Painting Styles Conclusion Suppliers Bibliography Acknowledgements Credits Appendix: Motif Database
Synopsis
Learn how to draw and paint botanical patterns inspired by the Islamic world, featuring: 12 beautiful step-by-step projects, Instruction on how to create the basic geometric grids, Advice on techniques, tools, paper and paints, Guidance on contemporary and traditional painting styles, including how to make shell gold, A practical guide to drawing and painting beautiful Islamic botanical patterns. The ancient art of Islamic pattern is steeped in tradition, with dazzling motifs inspired by geometry and nature. Islamic biomorphic patterns are the floral, organic and flowing designs that usually sit within a geometric frame and are often referred to as Nabati, Arabesque, Islimi or Rumi. These patterns can be found on anything from grand architectural monuments to illuminated manuscripts. In this practical guide, learn how to analyse 12 patterns from the Islamic world, such as Iznik ceramics from Turkey and mosaic tiling from Uzbekistan, and draw them with a combination of geometry and freehand technique with the help of clear step-by-step diagrams. Experienced artist Dr Esra Alhamal then guides you through the process of preparing your paper, outlining with ink and exploring both contemporary and traditional painting methods with watercolour or gouache. The book also demonstrates how to make and paint with shell gold to create stunning Islamic illumination. Soon you will have the knowledge to understand how these biomorphic patterns came to be and will gain the skills to recreate the designs and paint them beautifully.
LC Classification Number
ND146.A4 2025
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