Islamic Biomorphic Patterns
Creating Motifs Inspired by the Natural World
$33.99
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
29 April 2025
Summary
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 manuscript…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781789941746 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1789941741 |
| Author: | Dr Esra Alhamal |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Herbert Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 29 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 760g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 212mm x 278mm |
Dr Esra Alhamal
Dr Esra Alhamal is the General Manager of the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation in Fujairah, UAE and she also teaches courses online. Esra completed her PhD in Islamic biomorphic patterns at the University of East London in 2022. She is also an Islamic art educator and the host of the Art Illuminated and the Golden Pages podcasts. She is the co-founder of ‘Bristle and Brush’, an artisan watercolour brand, and her artwork has been exhibited in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Oman.
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