Classifying Hexagonal Tilings in Islamic Architecture with a Single Numerical Parameter

Year: 2016 Authors: Peter J. Lu; Eric Broug

Core claim

Many visually different hexagonal tilings share a common honeycomb structure and can be compared systematically by a single ratio, ρ.

Topics

hexagonal tilings, Islamic geometry, pattern classification, historical architecture

Domains

tessellations, symmetry, dimensionless ratios, Islamic art, Islamic architecture, geometric design, textile patterning

Methods

geometric analysis, comparative classification, compass-and-straightedge construction

Media

brick, stone, ceramic tile, wood, cloth

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