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Art of Islamic Patterns Lesson One: Alhambra–Alicatado
Duration:8min
In the first of this six-part series, we begin as geometric Islamic art teacher, Richard Henry, teaches how to draw, step-by-step, a swirling dance of geometry from a famous cut-tile wall panel in the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. It’s easier than it looks. So find a compass, ruler and pencil and give it a try.
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