Geometric Study of Architectural Designs on a Twelfth Century Structure

Year: 2014 Authors: Mahsa Kharazmi; Reza Sarhangi

Core claim

Some Forumad Mosque ornaments are best explained by traditional compass-and-straightedge radial-grid methods that reveal girih-based geometric substructures useful for restoration.

Topics

Islamic architectural ornament, geometric pattern analysis, girih construction, conservation and restoration

Domains

plane geometry, symmetry, star polygons, radial grids, Islamic architecture, stucco ornament, architectural decoration, medieval Iranian design

Methods

compass and straightedge construction, step-by-step geometric reconstruction, symmetry analysis, pattern extraction

Media

stucco, glazed brick, brick ornament, calligraphy

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