Amelia Zandra Textiles

Geometric artwork has derived from many sources mainly Islamic, Indian and Celtic designs. Early civilisations believed science, mathematics, religion and art were connected. In Islamic artwork many different shapes can be seen. Circular designs are used to define 'one God'. Other patterns that exist are six point (hexagons), 8 point (octagons) and ten points (decagons). It is thought that as figurative imagery was banned in the Muslim faith, a new form of original art work based on geometric designs started too emerge. This art work often included not only geometric designs but also arabesque and calligraphy. These rhythmic linear patterns containing, scrolling and interlocking designs are mathematically precise, aesthetically attractive and very symbolic. Often the different modes of geometric, arabesque and calligraphy were not only used individually but also combined together. The combination of different shapes and sizes such as circles and squares duplicated and interlace

This unit allows students to choose and develop their own self initiated project and live brief. The project should reflect our own personal interest and professional aspirations. Thinking about my time management within this unit and how I will split up my time equally between the two elements. The unit is a 8 week long unit, I intend to use the first 4 weeks to produce and create for the live brief. Starting off with visual research and following through with my design ideas. The final 4 weeks I will dedicate to my self initiated brief.   Looking through the various live briefs offered, as a student who specialises within print I was immediately drawn to the I-DOTT section. I felt this brief would suit my own creative ideas and compliment my skills as a designer. The I-DOTT brief is to design a geometric wallpaper with a hand created feature.  I now intend to start with my visual research into the origins of geometric design, its beginnings centuries ago. This research will inspi