Islamic Geometric Patterns

Eric Broug has produced an outstanding book. It combines art, art history, geometry and mathematics. I was primarily interested in this book purely because of the patterns and how I might use them for my own interests - it was mainly for the CD (which itself is a great asset - works on my Mac fine). It's a very interesting read and the real patterns & photos from real buildings makes the book much more enjoyable. I remember as a boy the pleasure derived in constructing shapes and patterns - this brought it all back and then some. The overall style of the book is very clear and concise, like the patterns themselves.

Amazing. Brilliant introduction to the topic. Informative and easy to follow when it comes to drawing. I've used several of these patterns for my textile work and painting. The pdfs are printable- useful when wanting to trace etc. Makes me want to delve deeper and learn more about the rich history of Islamic geometry.

this book gives step by step instructions on making patterns. The author gives the reader some information of Islamic art and artisans method of working at the beggining which I found very interesting to read. The CD-ROM has lots of colour images and more information on pattern formation. All you need is a geometry set and some paper to get started. I am very pleased with this purchase.

Clear diagrams and procedures in book, hoping CD is useful

I bought this book to learn how to create the intricate patterns that have mesmerised me since I was a kid. The book serves as an excellent reference point and tutorial with very precise steps on achieving the designs he shows. He has used real world examples from his travels so that adds a bit more adventure to the whole art history aspect. What really helps is the accompanying CD that he provides. The CD is full of useful templates and photos for you to use and if you use illustrator or Corel Draw to do most of your work it is a true god send. This book is more of an intro for someone who wants to learn and do the Islamic Patterns rather than a history book around the meaning and reason for the extensive use of geometric patterns. Definitely worth the money I paid for it!

Having been to Marrakesh and Casablanca I wanted to know more about the tile patterns and how they are made. This describes how to draw the patterns - getting increasingly difficult. Great for crafter.

I really like this book. Lots of examples of different patterns, and detailed info on how to re-create them using just a ruler and compass. Really great for helping design mandalas of your own. The CD that comes with it a great addition too.

Have long been into geometry and patterns, can't believe I left it this long to look into Islamic decoration! Highly recommended!

تغليفه وحجمه ووضوح الخطوات وكل زخرفه من وين

It's a wonderful book! Great for anyone who wishes to learn about and create their own Islamic geometric designs but does not know where to start. It contains detailed step-by-step instructions with accompanied diagrams for tens of designs (classified according to level of difficulty or complexity) that you can do yourself using only a ruler, a pencil, and a compass. I found that even my elementary students were able to follow the steps in this book to create their own designs without much support. I highly recommend this book!

Wunderbar gestaltetes Buch, das Lust macht, sich näher mit islamischen Designs auseinanderzusetzen. Das Level ist eher advanced, die Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen verständlich. Kein Buch, um es Seite für Seite schnell zu verschlingen... Ich werde mir in den Weihnachtsferien ein Muster näher anschauen und dies in Ruhe analysieren und genießen. Eher als Meditationsübung, um den Alltagsstress zu vergessen... Geometrie hat immer etwas Tröstliches und Entschleunigendes. Selfcare im besten Sinn.

This is a well written book on patterns. He not only shows the patterns he uses, but shows step by step how to create them. This book has been very helpful for my drawing education.

Se volete iniziare con la geometria islamica, questo libro è ottimo. Semplice e completo, ha i motivi di base e anche qualcosa in più. Sono molto soddisfatto e lo consiglio.