From Computer to Compass: Analysis and Reconstruction of a Self-Similar Islamic Geometric Pattern at Madrassa Madar-i-Shah

Year: 2020 Authors: Phil Webster

Core claim

A self-similar Type C Islamic geometric pattern can be accurately analyzed from its smaller level and rebuilt with traditional tools, revealing both geometry and craft value.

Topics

self-similar pattern reconstruction, Islamic geometric ornament, CAD versus hand drawing, historical craft analysis

Domains

geometric tilings, symmetry groups, golden ratio, polygonal grids, Islamic art, mosaic tiling, pattern design, architectural ornament

Methods

bottom-up CAD analysis, compass and straightedge reconstruction, trigonometric edge-length derivation, polygon subgrid decomposition

Media

SketchUp, mosaic tiling, compass, straightedge

Source status

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