The complex geometry of Islamic design In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design. Source: Ted-Ed | Alchemiya

12M views · 29K reactions | In celebration of Ramadan, brush up on the beautiful and complex geometry of Islamic design --and learn how to draw a few of these patterns yourself! Ramadan Mubarak! | TED-Ed | Facebook