A Resource for Drawing Geometric Pattern,
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Starting Out; Drawing Instruments, Basic Operations.
The geometric design discussed here is a discipline of compass and straight edge. The compass is the foundation of geometry. What makes a good one?
Even the best compass leaves two regular maintenance jobs to you. Sharp steel points and leads
Using the compass well, and the most basic operation.
12 Lectures on Pattern.
The Rosette is a big part of the art. Defining its Structure.
Studies of Specific Patterns and Families
A surprising early Ghurid pattern. Pentagrams define a fourfold symmetry pattern.
Studies of the Mamluk Minbars of Cairo
Part one of the drawing of the ibn Tulun minbar is defining how the rosette is drawn, and why.
Drawing the more complex patterns of Salah ad Dins and Lajin’s minbars
The Logic of Pattern: Where Do They Come From?
Steel Pens, Ruling Pens
The Classic Rosette
If one design class is to represent Islamic Geometric Design, a rosette would be a good choice.
My First Apprentice
Drawing Instruments and Getting Started
The geometric design discussed here is a discipline of compass and straight edge. The compass is the foundation of geometry. What makes a good one?
Your Basic Compass: Care and Feeding.
Even the best compass leaves two regular maintenance jobs to you. Sharp steel points and leads
Basic Operations With the Compass; 1 The Bisector
Using the compass well, and the most basic operation.