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Geometric ornaments in Islamic art
SLABOVÁ, Štěpánka
This diploma thesis focuses on geometric ornaments in the Islamic art. I am focusing on the definition of the Islamic art and its evolution in the first part of this thesis. The reader is getting to know the basic techniques, motifs and elements used to create the geometric ornaments in the following chapters. I am also mentioning their possible division into groups according to the polygon which they are based on. The main part of the thesis focuses on a description of the process of creation of the Islamic geometric patterns. The end of the thesis focuses on usage of the topic during Mathematics at primary school and secondary school. The usage would be in a form of worksheets.
Islamic Architecture and Art.
PODROUŽKOVÁ, Petra
The paper is focused on Islamic architecture; however, at the beginning it provides a description of relationships between Islamic religion and art and culture in general. In addition the paper deals with the importance of Muslim buildings in relation to Islamic symbolism. The third chapter is devoted to the conflict of two civilisations, beginning with the influence of the Islamic culture upon Europe in order to continue with the influence of Europe upon the Islam. The fourth chapter deals in details with selected important elements of the Islamic architecture (arch, geometric patterns, ornaments and calligraphy) and provides a list of basic Muslim buildings. The last chapter describes the development of the modern Islamic architecture in the 20th century while particular present sacral and secular buildings.

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