{"product_id":"islamic-biomorphic-patterns-creating-motifs-inspired-by-the-natural-world","title":"Islamic Biomorphic Patterns: Creating Motifs Inspired by the Natural World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical guide to drawing and painting beautiful Islamic botanical patterns. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ancient art of Islamic pattern is steeped in tradition, with dazzling motifs inspired by geometry and nature. Islamic biomorphic patterns are the floral, organic and flowing designs that usually sit within a geometric frame and are often referred to as Nabati, Arabesque, Islimi or Rumi. These patterns can be found on anything from grand architectural monuments to illuminated manuscripts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this practical guide, learn how to analyse 12 patterns from the Islamic world, such as Iznik ceramics from Turkey and mosaic tiling from Uzbekistan, and draw them with a combination of geometry and freehand technique with the help of clear step-by-step diagrams. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperienced artist Dr Esra Alhamal then guides you through the process of preparing your paper, outlining with ink and exploring both contemporary and traditional painting methods with watercolour or gouache. The book also demonstrates how to make and paint with shell gold to create stunning Islamic illumination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoon you will have the knowledge to understand how these biomorphic patterns came to be and will gain the skills to recreate the designs and paint them beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore-toc\" data-readmore=\"\" aria-expanded=\"true\" id=\"undefined1\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePersonal Pattern Exploration \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World of Patterns \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Use This Book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Pattern Development and History \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Islamic World \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Pattern Study \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix-pointed Star Grid\u003cbr\u003eStudying Biomorphic Patterns\u003cbr\u003e1. One-colour Hexagonal Tile\u003cbr\u003e2. Iznik Hexagonal Tile\u003cbr\u003e3. Iznik Floral Hexagonal Tile\u003cbr\u003e4. Uzbekistani Panel Star\u003cbr\u003e5. Uzbekistani Panel Hexagon\u003cbr\u003e6. 12-pointed Star Tile\u003cbr\u003eEight-pointed Star Grid\u003cbr\u003e7. Iznik Polychrome Tile\u003cbr\u003e8. Turkish Quran Carpet Page\u003cbr\u003e9. Damascus Pottery Tile\u003cbr\u003e10. Uzbekistani Khiva Pattern\u003cbr\u003e11. Sixteenth-century Iznik Tile Panel\u003cbr\u003e12. Persian Manuscript Pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Painting Patterns \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eContemporary Painting Styles \u003cbr\u003eIslamic Illumination Painting Styles \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eConclusion \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuppliers \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliography \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCredits \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix: Motif Database\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peace and Release HK Bookstore 中東伊斯蘭文化雜貨店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040900710502,"sku":null,"price":223.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6125\/4246\/files\/IMG_7259.jpg?v=1756031488","url":"https:\/\/peaceandreleasehkbookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/islamic-biomorphic-patterns-creating-motifs-inspired-by-the-natural-world","provider":"Peace and Release HK Bookstore 中東伊斯蘭文化雜貨店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}