These ONLINE presentations taught by LISA DELONG and hosted by Adam Williamson.

Draw this exquisite 14th century marble medallion that adorns the southern façade of Cairo’s Aslam al-Silahdar Mosque. A geometric symphony of curved knotwork and floral flourishes welcomes all who visit this sacred site.

Over two classes we will explore this masterpiece of Mamluk design which unites circle and square, floral and geometric, structure and growth.

The mosque of Amir Baha’ al-Din Aslam al–Silahdar was built by the amir in 1344-5. Baha al-Din Aslam was a Kipchak Mamluk who rose to the rank of silahdar (sword bearer) of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad. As a victim of vicious slander he was imprisoned for six and a half years and was not reinstated until the end of al-Nasir’s reign.

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Aslam al-Silahdar medallion

Part 1: 
Draw the roundel’s complex 16-fold interlace design.

Part 2:
Bridge square and circle with the addition of branching biomorphs. At the centre, complete the design with a geometric rosette.

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