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some more links which should turn up the broader literature:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article1426786.ece
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20070224/mathtrek.asp
http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/11/2/20/1
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6389157.stm
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=287942007
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Received: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:24:58 AM EST
From: George FERZOCO <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [M-R] guide to use of geometric patterns in Islamic design
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> Dear medieval-religion colleagues,
>
> Although I am incredibly challenged with regard to mathematics, I
> like pretty design when I see it, so I was drawn to look at an
> illustrated article in today's New York Times:
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/27/science/27math.html
>
> This begins:
> 'In the beauty and geometric complexity of tile mosaics on walls of
> medieval Islamic buildings, scientists have recognized patterns
> suggesting that the designers had made a conceptual breakthrough in
> mathematics beginning as early as the 13th century. A new study shows
> that the Islamic pattern-making process, far more intricate than the
> laying of one’s bathroom floor, appears to have involved an advanced
> math of quasi crystals, which was not understood by modern scientists
> until three decades ago.'
>
> I'm not asking anyone to explain the concept of quasi crystals, but I
> would like to know of an article or book that ***simply*** explains
> the obvious fascination for geometric patterns visible in medieval
> Islamic art and architecture: any suggestions?
>
> Thanks, George
>
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> George FERZOCO
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