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Draw Islamic Geometric Patterns With A Compass And Ruler

Name: Draw Islamic Geometric Patterns With A Compass And Ruler
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Learn to Construct, Outline, Tile And Interlace Five Different Patterns.

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Created bySamira Mian

Last updated 5/2019

English

What you'll learn

Construct four different islamic geometric patterns
Outline the pattern having constructed an underlying grid
Tile eightfold and sixfold patterns.
Create an interlaced effect.
Add colour using multiple layered watercolour pencils and aquabrush

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 27m total length

Introduction3:23
In this video,I describe and show you what you will be leasrning in this course.

All the videos on this course feature a remixed version of the song "Montmartre" by Jahzzar, from the Free Music Archive used under CC BY-SA 3.0
Unit1, Lecture 1: Constructing A Sixfold Pattern - The Star & Hexagon4:38
In this video you are taken step by step through a demonstration of the compass and straight egde construction of a Sixfold Islamic Geometric Pattern - The Star and Hexagon. It's a fairly simple pattern, so perfect for you to get started. Use the step by step pdf file that accompanies this pattern to help you through its stages.
Unit 1, Lecture 2: Upclose Interlacing - From A Line To A Ribbon2:27
Interlacing or weaving an Islamic Geometric Pattern can be quite tricky, so here is a simple rectangle, up-close, for you to see how it works with either a standard ruler or a gridded ruler.
Unit 1, Lecture 3: Interlacing A Sixfold Pattern - The Star and Hexagon8:44
In this video, i demonstrate how to interlace the sixfold Islamic geometric pattern you have just learnt to construct. It can be quiet complicated to do. But if you're systematic and use the symmetry of the pattern you can achieve a working weave with great ease!

Unit 2, Lecture 1: Constructing An Eightfold Pattern - The Khatam5:33
In this video you are taken step by step through a demonstration of the compass and straight egde construction of an eightfold pattern - The Khatam. It's again a fairly simple Islamic Geometric pattern, but now in the family of eightfold. A step by step pdf file accompanies this pattern to help you through its stages.
Unit 2, Lecture 2: Tiling An Eightfold Pattern - The Breath Of The Compassionate8:15
Tiling an Islamic Geometric pattern is very much dependent on what shape the original pattern is. This Khatam is a square tile, so tiles quite straightforwardly. It's still worth knowing how to do it, step by step with a demonstration as there are many more lines involved. A step by step pdf file accompanies this 2 by 2 tiling of the Khatam.
Unit 2, Lecture 3: Five Patterns from One Underlying Grid12:22
By adding a few additional lines to the underlying grid for a khatam, we are able to discover more patterns from one underlying grid. Use the step by step PDF or video lecture to draw the new patterns and their variations.
Unit 2, Lecture 4: Transferring & Tiling The Pattern5:45
I use this method to create the repeat of the pattern. This is an alternative quicker method than drawing the pattern 4 times as shown in Lecture 2 of this unit. To calculate the radius you need, refer to the PDF resource linked to the previous lecture.
Unit 2, Lecture 5: Adding Colour4:14
I even add colour systematically! Here is short overview using water soluble pencils & an aquabrush.

UNIT 3, Lecture 1: Constructing A Sixfold Pattern - The Ferozkoh Jaali4:02
In this video you are taken step by step through a demonstration of the compass and straight egde construction of a second sixfold pattern - The Ferozkoh Jaali. It's again a fairly simple Islamic Geometric pattern. A step by step pdf file accompanies this pattern to help you through its stages.
UNIT 3, Lecture 2: Tiling An sixfold Pattern - The Ferozkoh Jaali10:09
In this video you learn to tile a second sixfold Islamic Geometric pattern, the Ferozkoh Jaali. This pattern is particularly beauiful when tiled. A step by step pdf file accompanies this pattern to help you through its stages.

UNIT 4, Lecture 1: Constructing An Eightfold Pattern - The Geometric Rosette10:14
The classic geometric rosette is iconic in Islamic Art and Architecture. It is seen in many different guises and in many different families of symmetry. Getting the proportion just right is so very important. In this video you see a demonstration of the construction of an eightfold geometric rosette, step by step. A step by step pdf file accompanies this Islamic Geometric pattern to help you through its stages.
UNIT 4, Lecture 2: Transferring the Geometric Rosette to Watercolour Paper7:16
In this video, I show how you can transfer the Islamic Geometric Pattern from the construction paper to watercolour paper using tracing paper, masking tape and a spoon! Yes, a spoon. I then show a simple technique for adding colour with watercolour pencils by layering several similar colours together. Finally, I add water, using an aqua brush to really bring out the colour.

Requirements

You will need a pencil, paper, transparent straight edge (i.e. ruler) and compass to construct the patterns. Specifically 2H pencil for construction, 2B pencil for outlining and tracing. To transfer the pattern you will need tracing paper, masking tape and a spoon. If you are able to source a transparent ruler with parallel lines marked on it, it would be beneficial. These are often found quilting & paper cutting. Colouring pencils & pens and paints are optional.

Description

In this course I demonstrate how to construct five Islamic Geometric Patterns step by step using the traditional method of a compass and straight edge.I will also provide you with a DOWNLOADABLE Step-by-Step handout PDF file for each pattern to supplement the video demonstrations.

In each unit you will learn to construct an underlying grid and outline an Islamic geometric pattern. This course consists of four units:

- A Sixfold Pattern: The Star and Hexagon

- An Eightfold Pattern: The Khatam * PLUS* additional pattern variations

- A Sixfold Pattern: The Ferozkoh Jaali

- An Eighfold Pattern: The Geometric Rosette

PLUS one final bonus unit: UNIT 5: a DOWNLOADABLE Step-by-Step handout PDF for drawing a:

Chinese Qur'anic Manuscript Arcing Motif

You will also learn additional techniques:

- Tiling the pattern, for both fourfold and and sixfold patterns;

- Creating a ribbon effect to interlace the pattern;

- Transferring the pattern using tracing paper and a spoon;

- Adding colour using watercolour pencils and an aquabrush.

Depending on your pace, each pattern may take 10 to 20 minutes to construct. The interlacing and tiling will take longer. As you work through the course, you will develop your compass and ruler and construction skills. Each pattern is a level up from the previous.

You will need a compass, ruler, pencil, plain paper, tracing paper, eraser and masking tape. I also use watercolour pencils and an aquabrush. However, you will gain enough skills to be able to transfer a pattern to the surface of your choice - how you add the colour is up to you, colouring pens or pencils, paints and beyond!

This course is aimed at beginners with an interest in the geometric patterns they have seen in and around the Islamic world and beyond. Many people haven't used a compass since their school days, if that's you, you can rediscover all the potential it holds.

All the videos on this course feature a remixed version of the song "Montmartre" by Jahzzar, from the Free Music Archive used under CC BY-SA 3.0

Who this course is for:

Suitable for beginners particularly those who have an interest in pattern, symmetry and geometry.
If you have previous experience of constructing patterns, do have a look at the four patterns on this course as they may be familar to you already and therefore this course isnt for you.

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UNIT 1: A Sixfold Pattern - The Star And Hexagon4 lectures • 19min

UNIT 2: An Eightfold Pattern - The Khatam5 lectures • 36min

UNIT 3: A Sixfold Pattern - The Ferozkoh Jaali2 lectures • 14min

UNIT 4: An Eightfold Pattern - The Geometric Rosette2 lectures • 18min

UNIT 5: A new pattern - Chinese Qur'anic Manuscript Arcing Motif1 lecture • 1min

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