--- product_id: 120990610 title: "Islamic Geometric Patterns" price: "193.77 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/120990610-islamic-geometric-patterns store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Islamic Geometric Patterns **Price:** 193.77 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Islamic Geometric Patterns - **How much does it cost?** 193.77 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/120990610-islamic-geometric-patterns) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Islamic Geometric Patterns: 9780500294680: Broug, Eric: Books Review: The best foundation - Eric Broug's book is the best place to begin studying the geometric basis of Islamic design, one of the world's great art traditions. There are a number of other good books on this subject that are worth having, but Broug's book is the place to start for those who want to actually develop the ability to make these patterns themselves, and who are not satisfied with just looking at examples of great deigns. This book gives the foundation, and is the place to start. Bourg begins his book with an explanation of the basic structures used in most Islamic pattern design, and then demonstrates, clearly, how to construct these basic structures with a compass and straight edge. The rest of the book presents a series of Islamic designs, taken from some of the most outstanding historical examples, and presents them by proceeding from the most simple constructions to the more complex. With each new pattern Broug starts by giving some historical background to the source in which the design is found. The explanations for constructing the patterns begin by referring back to the particular basic structure (previously demonstrated at the beginning of the book) on which that design is built. From the basic structure, Broug then explains how the design is developed through a series of easy to understand steps. Eric Broug is an excellent teacher of his subject, and everything is presented with clear and easy to understand explanations. If his explanations are followed carefully, the student will never feel confused and will never feel lost. The CD, included with the book, shows images of the sources from which the designs are taken, and much more. Review: Fun and easy, or fun and challenging - Don't be intimidated by the complexity of the patterns. There are some very basic steps and everything is explained well. What's really amazing is that you only need a compass and a ruler. You don't measure angles or do any heady geometry stuff. It's just about how the most simple of lines can create the most stunning patterns. The CD rom is flash based and has patterns to color, templates for drawing the shapes, wallpapers, photos of examples of the designs (buildings) and a very cool thing which shows the sequence of how the patterns emerge. Age-wise I would say anyone 10 or over could do this. Little kids might not have the patience, but you never know. I've seen kids get entranced into coloring and drawing for a decent amount of time if they feel challenged. Keep in mind that this isn't a COLORING book, but has some things that you can color if you want. The book itself is paperback but of a sturdy kind -7" wide x 9 1/2" tall, about a half inch thick. The CD is in a pocket on the inside back of the book. I took it out and put it in a case just for safe keeping. Like I said all you need is a compass, a ruler and some paper. I have been using the staedtler student compass which is around 5 bucks. This has kept me busy for hours at a time and is very satisfying! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #378,469 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #398 in Decorating #864 in Arts & Photography Criticism #1,540 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 385 Reviews | ## Images ![Islamic Geometric Patterns - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TiJr3hnQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best foundation *by M***A on March 1, 2011* Eric Broug's book is the best place to begin studying the geometric basis of Islamic design, one of the world's great art traditions. There are a number of other good books on this subject that are worth having, but Broug's book is the place to start for those who want to actually develop the ability to make these patterns themselves, and who are not satisfied with just looking at examples of great deigns. This book gives the foundation, and is the place to start. Bourg begins his book with an explanation of the basic structures used in most Islamic pattern design, and then demonstrates, clearly, how to construct these basic structures with a compass and straight edge. The rest of the book presents a series of Islamic designs, taken from some of the most outstanding historical examples, and presents them by proceeding from the most simple constructions to the more complex. With each new pattern Broug starts by giving some historical background to the source in which the design is found. The explanations for constructing the patterns begin by referring back to the particular basic structure (previously demonstrated at the beginning of the book) on which that design is built. From the basic structure, Broug then explains how the design is developed through a series of easy to understand steps. Eric Broug is an excellent teacher of his subject, and everything is presented with clear and easy to understand explanations. If his explanations are followed carefully, the student will never feel confused and will never feel lost. The CD, included with the book, shows images of the sources from which the designs are taken, and much more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and easy, or fun and challenging *by C***B on December 22, 2010* Don't be intimidated by the complexity of the patterns. There are some very basic steps and everything is explained well. What's really amazing is that you only need a compass and a ruler. You don't measure angles or do any heady geometry stuff. It's just about how the most simple of lines can create the most stunning patterns. The CD rom is flash based and has patterns to color, templates for drawing the shapes, wallpapers, photos of examples of the designs (buildings) and a very cool thing which shows the sequence of how the patterns emerge. Age-wise I would say anyone 10 or over could do this. Little kids might not have the patience, but you never know. I've seen kids get entranced into coloring and drawing for a decent amount of time if they feel challenged. Keep in mind that this isn't a COLORING book, but has some things that you can color if you want. The book itself is paperback but of a sturdy kind -7" wide x 9 1/2" tall, about a half inch thick. The CD is in a pocket on the inside back of the book. I took it out and put it in a case just for safe keeping. Like I said all you need is a compass, a ruler and some paper. I have been using the staedtler student compass which is around 5 bucks. This has kept me busy for hours at a time and is very satisfying! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by M***K on October 28, 2024* Great for Islamic design lovers ## Frequently Bought Together - Islamic Geometric Patterns - Islamic Design Workbook - Islamic Geometric Design --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/120990610-islamic-geometric-patterns](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/120990610-islamic-geometric-patterns) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*