Moorish Castle 1333

These are 3 beautifully ornate pieces of wooden furniture with inlaid and carved geometric designs.

Moorish Castle, Tower of Homage. 1333. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/HARTILL_12312714

 

Afghanistan
11th-12th century

Incised designs and splashed colored glazes were popular in islamic pottery. It is possible that this bowl could have also come from the Tang dynasty (618-907). The 3 color glazes were popular in both locations after trade made the style popular in the middle East.

https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/ruminations/2016/ceramics-along-the-silk-road

Plate. "Bamiyan Ware" bowl. 11th-12th century. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/SS7731421_7731421_11709286

14th century

Earthenware (fired clay) with a white slip and glaze. This jar features a floral patten, calligraphy and a deer-like animal. Many patterns are floral or geometric due to the “Islamic doctrine prohibiting figural representation” (arabesque designs).

1062-1129 Marrakesh, Morocco
Stucco

The Qubbat Barudiyyin is the only remaining part of the Almoravid Palace Complex. This is an up-close view of stone detailing in the decorative base of the dome. The Moorish arch is encapsulating vine-like carvings.

Qubbat Barudiyyin, interior, dome; squinches. c. 1062-1129. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ISLAMIC_DB_1039587163

1543-1548 Üsküdar municipality in Istanbul Turkey

This is stained glass above the mihrab (a niche that indicates the direction of Mecca).
The stained glass design shows nature: flowers and vines. It is within the shape of a ogival arch and appears to be surrounded by similar designs inlaid in stone.  As with other Islamic art, the colors gold, blue and red are very popular.

founded by Mihrimah Sultan; designed and supervised by Mimar Sinan. Mosque Complex of Mihrimah Sultan at Üsküdar, interior, stained glass above mihrab. 1543-48. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ISLAMIC_DB_10310193299

“Summer Palace” Alhambra
14th century Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Details of the column capitals in the Alhambra shows stucco decoration, Arabic text, cartouche (scroll with rolled up ends) and muqarnas (geometric subdivision of a squinch)

 

Alhambra: Generalife (Summer Palace), detail of arcade capital showing stucco decoration, including Arabic text in cartouches and muqarnas. 14th century. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/AIC_190015  

1567-1581/1582
Tempera, ink and gold on cotton fabric and paper

This scene shows the variety of patterns and colors used in the Islamic art and architecture. The mosaic patterns are all painstakingly detailed and vary greatly form one another. Reds, blues and golds are common tile colors used. This artwork also shows the types of clothing, headwear, bodily ornamentation and weaponry common at the time. The style of art is still 2 dimensional although the detail in pattern is exquisite.

Islamic. The Conqueror at the Gate of a City. 1567-1581/2. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ASEATTLEIG_10312601695

Fez, Morocco

 

Ceramic tiles/mosaic/pottery. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/AWADE_10311275301

https://patterninislamicart.com/archive/1/mor0515