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  2. Sacred geometry - Wikipedia

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    According to Stephen Skinner, the study of sacred geometry has its roots in the study of nature, and the mathematical principles at work therein. [5] Many forms observed in nature can be related to geometry; for example, the chambered nautilus grows at a constant rate and so its shell forms a logarithmic spiral to accommodate that growth without changing shape.

  3. Islamic geometric patterns - Wikipedia

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    Metal artefacts share the same geometric designs that are used in other forms of Islamic art. However, in the view of Hamilton Gibb , the emphasis differs: geometric patterns tend to be used for borders, and if they are in the main decorative area they are most often used in combination with other motifs such as floral designs, arabesques ...

  4. Keith Critchlow - Wikipedia

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    Sacred architecture design and analysis, founder of Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts (VITA) school, co-founder of the Temenos Academy British architect and mythographer Keith Barry Critchlow (16 March 1933 – 8 April 2020) was a British artist, lecturer, author, sacred geometer , professor of architecture, and a co-founder of the Temenos ...

  5. Girih tiles - Wikipedia

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    Girih tiles Patterned Girih tiles Construction lines are usually hidden: geometric tiles on left, girih pattern on right.. Girih tiles are a set of five tiles that were used in the creation of Islamic geometric patterns using strapwork for decoration of buildings in Islamic architecture.

  6. Thangka - Wikipedia

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    Sacred Geometry and Proportions: Thangka paintings are not merely artistic expressions but also embody spiritual principles and sacred geometry. The precise measurements and proportions used in creating Thangkas are based on ancient mathematical and philosophical concepts, such as the golden ratio and mandala symbolism.

  7. John Brevard - Wikipedia

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    Brevard applies his background in architecture and multidisciplinary arts to create designs that are both visually appealing and conceptually meaningful. Inspired by the principles of sacred geometry, John Brevard's creations feature fractal patterns found in nature and organic and man-made materials, and are symbolic of the inseparable ...

  8. Category:Sacred geometry - Wikipedia

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    Articles relating to sacred geometry, which ascribes symbolic and sacred meanings to certain geometric shapes and certain geometric proportions. Pages in category "Sacred geometry" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.

  9. Yantra - Wikipedia

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    Yantra Tattooing or Sak Yuant (Thai: สักยันต์ RTGS: sak yan) [15] is a form of tattooing using yantra designs in Buddhism. It consists of sacred geometrical, animal and deity designs accompanied by Pali phrases that are said to offer power