Geometric Decoration
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Geometric Decoration in Architecture
‘This has been interpreted as a representation of the vault of heaven.’
Ceilings were also embellished with geometric motifs, often multicoloured and gilded, which has been interpreted as a representation of the vault of heaven. This can be seen clearly in the muqarnas vaults in which the interlacing develops from a central star to occupy the entire area available.
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Khanqah and Madrasa of Sultan Faraj ibn Barquq
Hegira 813 / AD 1411 Mamluk
Cairo, Egypt
This enormous vault covering a mausoleum is painted with a striking red geometric interlacing that originates with an eight-pointed star and opens out to infinity.
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