Geometry of the Islamic World: Week Course with Sacred Art of Geometry Studios Docherty

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Geometry of the Islamic World: Week Course

Mentored by Sacred Art of Geometry Studios Docherty

Forest Row, RH18 5JX

For ages: 18+

£265

Next date: None - message Mentor to express interest

A SUMMARY

Come and join us on this journey of discovery as we travel half way around the globe to source the finest examples of Islamic Geometric Pattern; Persia, Turkey, Syria, India, and Moorish Morocco and Al-Andalus will feature in our travels. The genius of the craftsmen geometers from the Islamic Golden Age has never been surpassed; their pursuit and devotion for a unifying language embodying their Religion, Art and Science - without parallel. The principles underlying Islamic Geometric Pattern are timeless and as relevant today as they have ever been or will be! 'There is nothing more timely than the Timeless' Dr Seyyed Hossein Nasr It is deeply encouraging, in a world and culture that in the main continues to promote a fragmentary and materialistic approach to Religion, Art and Science, that a resurgence of interest and practice in Islamic Geometry is well underway. This course will appeal to all lovers of Islamic Pattern, beginners and experienced alike, who would like to develop ...

About your Mentor

Sacred Art of Geometry Studios

Daniel Docherty is co-founder and senior tutor at SAOG Studios, Emerson College and a visiting tutor at The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts, London. Daniel is particularly interested in how the revered quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy) inform the world’s artistic and cultural traditions. He lives with his family on the glorious Ashdown Forest. During the course, we will also welcome contributions from Ameet Hindocha, geometry and pattern designer. You can view some of his work on Instagram @ambigraph

Learning aims

Develop and deepen your understanding of Islamic art.

Strengths to develop

You will be using compasses and a whole host of different mediums to create your patterns. Using a compass can be tricky so you will be developing your fine motor skills.

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Where
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Emerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX

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Standard price: £265

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• Please note: Places are secured on receipt of a minimum 50% course fee deposit (refundable in full up to six weeks prior to course commencement {minus admin. fee} - non-refundable thereafter) with remainder payable no later than first day of course. The course fee includes all material expenses unless otherwise stated.