<div><div><b>An exploration of the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns.</b><br>&nbsp;<br>Throughout their long history the craft traditions of the Islamic world evolved a multitude of styles applied to a great variety of media but always with unifying factors that make them instantly recognizable. Harmony is central. There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic design&#8212;calligraphy using Arabic script (one of the world&#8217;s great calligraphic traditions) and abstract ornamentation using a varied but remarkably integrated visual language. Focusing on Islamic geometric patterns, simple and complex, man-made and in nature, this book offers unique insight into Islamic culture. </div></div>