Islamic tiles

View the work of Tasleema Alam in the online mathematical art gallery of the 2015 Joint Mathematics Meetings.

The above pattern is of Mamluk period and the below design was used during the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum at the Gok Madrasa and Mosque in Amasya, Turkey (1266-67), and at a much later date by Mamluk artists at the Sultan Qansuh al Ghuri Complex in Cairo (1503-05). The image is Plate 51 ("Wall Mosaics, 15th and 16th Centuries") from Arab Art by Prisse d'Avennes.

Fez, Morocco - Geometric Tile Work, Bou Inania Medersa. 14th. Century A.D.

Persian tile work

Alhambra Pattern by Widia

Mosques are adorned beautifully, with coloured mosaics & tiles. This is believed to reflect the divine beauty of the universe. For this reason, the artistry of mosaics are regarded as an expression of faith For Ramadan, here are 24 mosaics in Mosques around the world A thread…

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Islamic art

Turkish Ceramic Tile - Geometric Tile , Pattern Tile , Flower Pattern , Kitchen , Bathroom , Bedroom Wall , Ablution Area , Prayer Hall

"Marrakesh Blue & Orange Star Moroccan Tile" - A collection that embraces the vibrant spirit of Marrakesh with bold blue and orange star-patterned Moroccan tiles.

Uzbekistan is a treasure trove of Islamic architecture, renowned world over for its blue tiles adorning the buildings. In Islamic tradition blue (al-azraq) often signifies the depths of the universe & turquoise is thought to have mystical qualities.The beautiful turquoise & azure tile mosaics adorning mosques & Islamic architecture is a highlight of Uzbekistan. Such as the ceramic-tiled walls of Tash Khauli in Khiva; the azure tile designs on the Registan madrassas & Shah-i-Zinda in…

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