A Geometric Analysis of the Seven Heavens

Year: 2005 Authors: B. Lynn Bodner

Core claim

The Seven Heavens ceiling can be reconstructed and classified as a highly symmetric ensemble of star polygon designs built from compass-and-straightedge geometry.

Topics

Islamic geometric patterns, star polygon construction, symmetry classification, Alhambra ceiling

Domains

Euclidean construction, polygon symmetry, pattern classification, 2-dimensional symmetry groups, Islamic art, marquetry, artesonado ceiling, architectural ornament

Methods

straightedge and compass construction, Geometer’s Sketchpad, geometric reconstruction, symmetry analysis

Media

wood inlay, wooden ceiling panels, geometric mosaic tiles, muqarnas

Source status

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