Geometry is a key concept in the Islamic art as it not only an stylistic element, it is present in all the architectonic development.
The geometric designs of the nazarí art are repeated in different formats and surfaces, but maybe the tiled walls and floors are the main manifestation of this type of decoration. They are composed by small pieces of ceramic of different shapes and colours. The tiled fulfil a double function, decorate and protect the surface.
The tradesmen made the tiled art in function of the place that was going to occupied.
There are three essential elements to tile the plane. Specially:
1- A polygonal motif.
2- The creation of the composition through the isometrics.
When I went to the Málaga Cathedral, I saw many elements that caught my attention and I took some photos.
This first one was from the floor next to the main door.
The geometric designs of the nazarí art are repeated in different formats and surfaces, but maybe the tiled walls and floors are the main manifestation of this type of decoration. They are composed by small pieces of ceramic of different shapes and colours. The tiled fulfil a double function, decorate and protect the surface.
The tradesmen made the tiled art in function of the place that was going to occupied.
There are three essential elements to tile the plane. Specially:
1- A polygonal motif.
2- The creation of the composition through the isometrics.
When I went to the Málaga Cathedral, I saw many elements that caught my attention and I took some photos.
This first one was from the floor next to the main door.
This picture is from the walls of the "Sagrario" next to the door.
