When you enter a masjid or Islamic institutions, have you ever noticed that there is no figurative art in such spaces? As depiction of humans and animal figures is not permissible in Islam, Muslim scholars, architects and artists have developed an alternative form of decorative art that is an instantly recognizable aesthetic based on repeated geometrical shapes. The meaning of Islamic Geometric Pattern is profound and it will often prompt you to reflect and draw you into a peaceful state.
The patterns are perfectly symmetrical and they are created using the techniques of mirroring and repetition. The symmetry and complexity of Islamic Geometric designs aim to depict harmony and the unity of the universe’s creation.
To an uninterested eye, it might look like a mere array of geometrical shapes and designs but the significance that Islamic geometric patterns convey is deeper than what meets the eye. The patterns consist of combinations of repetitive lines and shapes like circles, triangles, squares, and hexagons which are precisely calculated on mathematical grounds, and may be overlapped and interlaced to form intricate and complex patterns that can be extended to form tessellations. It not only helps to create an optical illusion, but also gives depth to any design.
Meaning of Islamic Geometric Patterns
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Arch Light | Islamic Wall Art | Leather Embossed Qurans
The repetition of shapes in Islamic patterns is not a mere tool of beautification. Rather it represents the infinite nature of the universe and the possibility of its endless expansion. These infinite patterns made out of the repetition of one shape also correspond to the infinite nature of God. It is claimed that Islamic Geometric patterns are a believer’s way of describing Islamic ideology and the concept of ‘tawhid’ through art.
The Islamic pattern stems from basic units of geometry which is a testament that we humans can build ourselves up remarkably spiritually and other ways with small repetitive deeds.
Islamic art uses geometry to represent the spiritual features of objects rather than the physical ones. This is also one of the many reasons why this form of art is dear to Muslims; it is a symbol of their obedience to Allah’s decree.
Islamic Geometric Patterns in Today’s World
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Candle Holder | Masjid Lantern | Leather Embossed Qurans
Islamic art is admired all over in the modern world. It is appreciated by the mathematician geeks for its superb application of geometric laws, and by artists both Muslim and non-Muslim for its beautiful symmetry, serenity and complexity. For Muslims who adhere to the Islamic law of not showcasing human of animal figures as decoration, Islamic geometric patterns and art are a symbol of their obedience to Allah’s decree.
Significance of Islamic Geometric Patterns at WithASpin
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At Withaspin, we have long been deeply inspired by the spirit behind Islamic Art and Islamic geometric pattern. Our intention has always been to create and offer beautiful pieces that enliven your homes and your hearts. Our hope with the wide range of WithASpin Islamic gifts and home decoration that ornate Islamic Geometric patterns is to help you remember God, feel His presence, and cultivate love and tranquility.
Having such decorative items in your home aesthetically and intentionally uplift your home and office and help you appreciate Islamic art and artisans. Not only do these items serve as a reminder of God, but they also keep reinforcing the significance of Islamic ideology and beliefs through these beautiful Islamic patterns.
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