Geometry Primers – Art of Islamic Pattern

Listed below are the previously presented workshops by Richard Henry in ‘Geometry Primer’ Series. These short format 90 minute classes are designed for complete beginners and will each week will focus upon a key theme, or a ‘starter’ pattern. There are 8 sessions in total. Participants can register for individual sessions or register for the whole series for a substantial discount and enjoy lifetime access to the class material.

Each Course Pack includes handouts, class video recording, class conversation and additional supporting material.

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COURSE PACK - Geometry Primer Series (1)

Explore the creation diagram and re-create this beautiful 12-fold harmonic expansion diagram (image J. Mirza).

COURSE PACK - Geometry Primer Series (2)

We will recreate the classic Breath of the Compassionate design, examining its variations and exploring its potential for creating multi-level self si...

COURSE PACK - Geometry Primer (3) Weaving

This week we will recreate a classic 6-fold design from the Mosque of Sokullu Mehmet Pasha in Istanbul and explore the art of weaving. A workshop vide...

COURSE PACK - Geometry Primer (4) Harmonic Rectangles

This week we will recreate the family of harmonic rectangles which underlie classical Islamic patterns, as well as the ground plans and elevations of ...

COURSE PACK Geometry Primer (5): I'timad Ud-Daula

This week we will the classic 8-fold cut stone design from the tomb of I'timad-Ud-Daula in Agra, Northern India. A workshop video and additional suppo...

COURSE PACK Geometry Primer (6): Polygonal Constructions PART 1

This week we will concentrate on polygonal constructions. We will go through all the main polygons, from 3 to 14, referencing the work of such key his...

COURSE PACK Geometry Primer (7): Polygonal Constructions Part 2

In Polygonal Constructions PART 2, we will continue through all the main polygons to 14, referencing the work of such key historical geometers as Abu ...

COURSE PACK Geometry Primer (8) 12-Fold Rosette

In this FINAL Geometry Primer, we will construct this classic 12-fold rosette, based on examples from Egypt and Turkey and explore its tessellation a...