Tilings at the Alhambra

Synopsis: Examines the different types of patterns in the decorations of the walls of the Alhambra Palace in the finest tradition of Moorish Spain. Shows that most of the patterns are repetitive and may therefore be analysed by their lines of reflection and glide reflection, and centres (and orders) of rotation. Also looks at some non-repeating patterns and indicates the relationship of some of the patterns to the work of Maurits Escher.
Series: Graphs, Networks and Design, Course Mt365
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1999 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation: Accompanying notes.
Subjects: Design; Mathematics
Keywords: architecture - Islamic; Escher, Maurits C; geometry; patterns; symmetry

Producer

David Saunders

Cast

Roy Nelson

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