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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. 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.

  4. 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 ...

  5. Mandala - Wikipedia

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    Rangoli - art form originating from the Indian subcontinent Religious artArt with religious subjects Shamsa – Intricately decorated rosette or medallion which is used in many contexts, including manuscripts, carpets, ornamental metalwork and architectural decoration such as the underside of domes Pages displaying wikidata descriptions as ...

  6. Sri Yantra - Wikipedia

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    The Sri Yantra in diagrammatic form, showing how its nine interlocking triangles form a total of 43 smaller triangles. In the Shri Vidya school of Hindu tantra, the Sri Yantra ("sacred instrument"), also Sri Chakra is a diagram formed by nine interlocking triangles that surround and radiate out from the central point.

  7. Shulba Sutras - Wikipedia

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    It is possible, as proposed by mathematical historian Radha Charan Gupta, that the geometry was developed to meet the needs of ritual. [13] Some scholars go farther: Staal hypothesizes a common ritual origin for Indian and Greek geometry, citing similar interest and approach to doubling and other geometric transformation problems. [ 14 ]

  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. Engare - Wikipedia

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    Describing itself as "a game about motion and geometry", Engare's design is based upon Islamic art and sacred geometry. [1] The game consists of two gameplay modes: a puzzle-solving mode, where the player has to recreate shapes shown onscreen by placing a point on a moving object, akin to a Spirograph tool, and a free-form art tool allowing the ...