{"title":"Eric Broug","description":"\u003cp\u003eEric Broug's works explore the rich traditions of Islamic art through a detailed study of architectural forms and geometric patterns. His books offer a unique blend of artistic insight and practical guidance, inviting readers to appreciate the harmony and precision that define Islamic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect to delve into the intricacies of geometric motifs and architectural heritage, supported by clear illustrations and hands-on exercises. Broug’s titles serve as a valuable resource for those fascinated by cultural artistry and the enduring beauty of Islamic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"islamic-geometric-patterns-by-eric-broug-9780500294680","title":"Islamic Geometric Patterns","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeometric patterns are perhaps the most recognisable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture, magnificent in their beauty and awe-inspiring in their execution. Now, with the aid of this book, anyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create intricate patterns or re-create classic examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn introduction guides the reader through the basics, and is followed by some of the best examples of geometric patterns from around the world. 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The enormous richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is revealed here by a well-travelled expert guide. The book explores both familiar and unfamiliar aspects, striking a balance between famous masterpieces and unknown gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll eras and global regions are represented, with a selective eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not always been widely appreciated outside of the region. Close-ups of architectural details not only describe style and function but also show the hand of the craftsman, making this reference work both useful and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a wealth of information about the historical and cultural context of buildings around the world, offering a chance to encounter the widest Islamic community and the deeper pleasure of immersing ourselves in the beauty of Islamic architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596688146668,"sku":"9780500343784","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8f3eaad09220563134b2045a33b773f8.jpg?v=1777939734"},{"product_id":"islamic-design-workbook-by-eric-broug-9780500292426","title":"Islamic Design Workbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exquisite geometric patterns that adorn buildings inside and out across the Islamic world all have an underlying geometry, ranging from the serenely simple to the extraordinarily complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here are 48 Islamic patterns, from locations such as Samarkland, Delhi, Fez, Isfahan and Cairo, and 48 loose-leaf sheets, each lightly printed with the geometry of the corresponding featured design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreative, inventive and fun, this book will give you the skills needed to produce a wide range of Islamic patterns of varying complexity, and then to complete them in colours of your own choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslamic Design Workbook\u003c\/em\u003e by Eric Broug offers a unique opportunity to explore and create these mesmerising designs yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596688638188,"sku":"9780500292426","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500292426-islamic-design-workbook.jpg?v=1777936553"},{"product_id":"islamic-geometric-design-by-eric-broug-9780500516959","title":"Islamic Geometric Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of Islamic geometric designs, and the breathtaking skill of the craftsmen who created them, are admired the world over. The intricacy and artistry of the patterns can seem almost beyond the powers of human ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this handsomely illustrated volume, artist and teacher Eric Broug analyses and explains these complex designs for the first time in their historical and physical context. His own original drawings accompany magnificent photographs of mosques, madrasas, palaces, and tombs from the Islamic world, ranging from North Africa to Iran and Uzbekistan, and from the 8th to the 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creators of these patterns were usually anonymous, and there is little evidence for their working practices, but a close and detailed study of the designs can tell us much. Combining wide-ranging empirical research with his own artistic skills and sensibility, Eric Broug shows how, over the centuries, craftsmen were able to adorn beautiful buildings with wonderful geometric patterns using the simplest of tools and without recourse to mathematical calculations. Design elements created from straight lines and circles were placed in grids and then repeated and varied to generate seemingly limitless arrays of dazzling patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters are devoted to each of the main 'families' of geometric design—fourfold, fivefold, and sixfold—and to the complex 'combined' patterns. 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