Geometric patterns are perhaps the most recognizable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture, magnificent in their beauty and awe-inspiring in their execution. Now, with the aid of this book, anyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create intricate patterns or re-create classic examples. An introduction guides the reader through the basics, and is followed by some of the best examples of geometric patterns from around the world, arranged into three levels of complexity, with careful, step-by-step instructions taking the reader through the stages of composition. Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. The Basics • 2. Step-by-Step Construction: The Great Mosque ofCordoba; The Great Mosque of Kairouan; Mosque of Ibn Tulun; Esrefoglu Mosque;Capella Palatina; Ak Medrese; The ‘Abd al-Samad Complex; The Umayyad Mosque; TheGreat Mosque of Herat; Chella necropolis; The Alhambra; East Tower of Kharraqan;Shah Jahan Mosque; Al-Fahidi historical district; Mustansariyya Madrasa; Ben YusufMadrasa; Tomb of Itimad ud-Daula; The Alcazar; Mamluk Koran; Tomb of Bibi Jawindi;Qarawiyyin Mosque; Moulay Ishmael; Darwish Pasha Mosque • Further reading