Islamic geometric patterns and architecture represent a profound synthesis of mathematical precision and artistic expression inherent in centuries of cultural heritage. These patterns are not merely ...

On a recent trip to London, I spent a morning wandering the antiquity galleries of the British Museum and was reminded — as I always am — that so many patterns and designs we use today are actually as ...

Looking at mosques, madrasas, palaces and tombs from the 8th-19th centuries, Eric Broug analyzes and explains Islamic geometric designs in their historical and physical context. Chapters cover the ...

For many homeowners, pairing patterns is scary because it can turn into a design nightmare in seconds. Here's how designers make them work.