Islamic Design

Islamic design and architecture is breathtaking and beautiful. The detail in the construction as well as in the art and tile work is almost unbelievable. They incorporated bold and vibrant colors in their art and very intricate patterns and designs. Also, incorporated into their tile work was a variety of precious metals ad stones inlayed into the marble that they worked with.
















Not only did we get amazing tile work, we also got the horseshoe arch and muqarnas domes. All of these elements can still be seen today in construction and design. Unlike the arches used in design from previous periods, the arch used during this period resembled a horseshoe, just like the name suggests.
















Islamic design made a huge impact on the history of design and as trends come and go, Islamic characteristics can still be seen today. As trends go, the intricate tile patterns and bold colors are making a come back and can frequently be seen in new designs.