Exploring Islamic art
Summary of task
Students explored the fundamental principles of Islamic art (geometry, calligraphy and arabesque). They researched and analysed traditional Islamic artwork and architecture, and explored the use of geometric shapes to create patterns using traditional and digital methods.
They photographed patterns in their own environments and digitally manipulated them to create geometric artwork inspired by their research. They were also required to express their lives and personalities through symbolism contained in their original photographs.
Students kept a visual diary and submitted a summary of their annotations to the teacher after the exhibition of their work.
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Identifies key characteristics of Islamic art in point form -
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Selects an image of Islamic art as an example
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Explores some traditional repeat patterns using coloured pencils and felt pens
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Uses a computer program to create a digitally repeated pattern
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Creates a pattern out of geometric shapes in the construction of a digital collage -
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Uses three photographed textures to make a pattern
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Describes the process of photographing and manipulating images -
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Makes some preliminary sketches for a pattern
