Islamic decoration
Islamic geometric patterns are derived from simpler designs used in earlier cultures: Greek, Roman, and Sasanian. They are one of … See more

Early stage
The earliest geometrical forms in Islamic art were occasional isolated geometric shapes such as 8 … See more

In Western culture
It is sometimes supposed in Western society that mistakes in repetitive Islamic patterns such as those on carpets were intentionally … See more

Many Islamic designs are built on squares and circles, typically repeated, overlapped and interlaced to form intricate and complex patterns. A recurring motif is the 8-pointed star, often seen in Islamic tilework; it is made of two squares, one rotated 45 degrees … See more

Several artforms in different parts of the Islamic world make use of geometric patterns. These include ceramics, girih strapwork, jali pierced stone screens, kilim rugs, leather, metalwork, muqarnas vaulting, shakaba stained glass, woodwork, and … See more

• Museum with no Frontiers: Geometric Decoration
• Victoria and Albert Museum: Teachers' resource: Maths and Islamic art & design See more