Master the Art of Islamic Geometric Patterns with Eric Broug

Have you used Eric Broug’s methods to create Islamic geometric art? Share your results in the comments below, and let us know if you prefer the physical book or the digital PDF for learning.

This is the gold mine. Broug presents over a dozen distinct patterns, each broken down into a 4 to 8-step drawing guide. You will learn:

Broug simplifies Islamic geometry by dividing it into two main families. The PDFs will teach you how to divide a circle into 4 or 6 parts, which generates the famous 8-pointed stars (Khatim) and 12-pointed stars.

This circle establishes the scale and boundaries for the entire artwork. Step 2: Grids and Division

University students can often access chapters of his books via platforms like JSTOR or ProQuest. Tell me if you want to:

) consists of 256 pages and details how complex patterns were created using only a ruler and compass. Chapter 1: Basic Design Principles – Foundational techniques for geometry. Chapter 2: Grids and Polygons – The structural basis of Islamic art. Chapter 3–5: Pattern Families

Broug emphasizes that these patterns are not mere "wallpaper." They are a visual expression of Tawhid (the oneness of God), where every infinite, repeating motif originates from a single central point. By studying the core principles outlined in his research, we see how craftsmen utilized radial symmetry to mirror an eternal order. The Toolbox of the Ancients

Includes designs from the Alhambra, Isfahan, and Cairo.

: A practical "how-to" section for creating your own designs. Alternative Resources by Eric Broug