1. Islamic Tiles

2. 3 types of Islamic patterns
Calligraphy
Geometric designs
Plantlike designs

3. Calligraphy The art of beautiful writing
Found in the Qur’an, books, on buildings, etc.

4. Geometric Designs
Express the logic and order of the universe

5. Plantlike Patterns
Show appreciation for Allah’s (Arabic for God) creation

6. Tiles
Decorate buildings
Patterns can go on forever

10. Geometric designs are based on mathematical shapes.

11. Can you tell what shapes these tiles are based on?
These tiles were possible used in building a Mongol palace in northeastern Iran around the year 1270 A.D.
They are in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

12. This is the GEOMETRIC STYLE!