vendredi 8 février 2008

Floral arabesque

Floral Arabesque originated with the Islamic artists who observed nature faithfully, reproducing and interesting it with great accuracy
Abstract geometric forms are found throughout Muslim architecture in a stunning variety of combinations. The application of geometry*, or "tester", in Islamic patterns is a pure art our family has learned since the 8th century. Our ancestors settled in Morocco during the Islamic conquests of that time, and participated in the restoration of the Merinides Madrassa schools The Moresque style of architectural decoration handed down to us is closely related to the study of geometry. Our Naji ancestors developed these styles to a degree of complexity previously unknown, and transformed decorative geometry into a major art form.

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