BlogHide Resteemsjorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 4 days agoIslamic Art - Drawing a pattern based on six folds.* ----------------------------------------------- It all starts with a circle... Hold the same compass opening to draw another circle with its centre on the circle just drawn. So, this…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 14 days agoIslamic Art - Introduction to Sixfold Symmetry ShapesHi friends! Having seen the four-fold symmetry shapes, let's now look at six-fold symmetry as a starting point for drawing a pattern. * -----------------------------------------------…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 22 days agoMoroccan leather craftworkHi friends! This leatherwork captures the essence of Moroccan art, blending practicality with a profound appreciation for geometry and Islamic aesthetics. It reminds us that mathematics isn’t…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 24 days agoPlaster carving in Islamic artThis intricate plaster carving is another great example of Moroccan craftsmanship. From an artistic perspective, the first thing you notice is how detailed the work is.Historically, elegant…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 27 days agoThe visual language of Moroccan zellijA few days ago I was lucky enough to visit an exhibition coming from Morocco that showcased very important aspects of their culture and their art and crafts. Here I am sharing one of those…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • last monthIslamic art with eightfold pattern* ----------------------------------------------- Hi friends! Taking the helplines at this stage, those previously drawn in an early post (see: We'll continue by drawing some helplines in…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • last monthPattern making in Islamic art* ----------------------------------------------- Hi friends! Once you get the drawing of the basic helplines to develop a design with one or several patterns, the possibilities are multiple.…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • last monthArchaeopteryx - The ancient wingThe Archaeopteryx is one of the most famous prehistoric creatures, often considered the "first bird" due to its blend of both reptilian and avian characteristics. It lived during the Late Jurassic…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • last monthBasis helplines to make patterns in Islamic Art* ----------------------------------------------- Hi friends! It all starts with a circle, but first, draw a vertical line across the drawing surface and place the compass needle on the line…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 2 months agoIslamic art - eightfold shapes IVHi friends! I'm going to show you a slightly more complex design so that little by little you feel more confident with the use of the geometric principles already seen. *…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 3 months agoIslamic art - eightfold shapes III* ----------------------------------------------- Hi friends! First, we will draw an octagon, that is, a figure with eight equal sides. To do this, we draw a circle and divide it into eight…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 3 months agoIslamic Art - first lines to draw the gridHi friends! Thanks to a question from @stef1 I realized the omission of the stage where the cells are drawn in the horizontal and vertical orientations to make the grid we need as helplines. So…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 3 months agoIslamic art - eightfold shapes IIHi friends! I want to show you a variation on the design already made in the previous post. We will add an element or rather repeat an existing element once more before starting to draw the…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 3 months agoIslamic art - eightfold shapesHi friends! Once again, the “secret” tools that we must use are the basic knowledge of geometry applied to art. We have already seen some of this knowledge when studying perspective in early…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 3 months agoIslamic Art - Introduction to Fourfold Symmetry ShapesHi friends! Despite the remarkable complexity of Islamic designs, all of them can be created with a compass and a ruler, which involves drawing circles and lines as we will see in the next…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 4 months agoMaths and Art, a virtuous relationship - Islamic ArtHi friends! Happy to be back again, I will try to continue studying the importance of mathematics in art, in particular, the importance of geometry, from ancient times to the present day. I…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 5 months agoSunset in BuziosHi friends! I want to share with you this beautiful and peaceful sunset on the beach of Buzios. * ----------------------------------------------- I wish you a very nice…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-119845 • 5 months agoDrawing expressive handsHi friends! I will try to draw two hands paying more attention to expression than to realistic execution. * ----------------------------------------------- Starting by blocking the parts…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 6 months agoEmbrace and Love, sculptureHi friends! It seems that there is a great fondness for sculpture in Buzios, as in this house that has a very beautiful one in the front garden. Standing proud and weathered in its garden setting…jorgevandeperre (71)in hive-185836 • 6 months agoPresident Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira by Hildebrando LimaHi friends! Walking along the pretty coastal pedestrian promenade in Buzios, you suddenly come across a striking bronze statue that seems to come to life under the sunlight filtering through the…
