Introduction to Islamic Geometric Design, a conference with Eric Broug

Discover the beauty, logic, and creativity behind one of the most distinctive artistic traditions of the Islamic world. In this illustrated lecture, renowned author, educator, and geometric design specialist Eric Broug introduces the principles that underpin Islamic geometric patterns, from simple constructions to the intricate designs found in mosques, palaces, manuscripts, and works of art across centuries and continents.

Through engaging examples and visual demonstrations, participants will discover the language of sacred geometry, a language you can learn to understand and speak.

Accessible to both newcomers and enthusiasts, this introduction offers a fascinating gateway into a rich artistic tradition that continues to inspire designers, architects, and artists around the world today.
THIS CONFERENCE IS CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.

Friday, October 2, 12:45 a.m. – 13:45 p.m.

Eric Broug is an author, lecturer, artist, and internationally recognized specialist in Islamic architecture and geometric design. For more than twenty-five years, he has studied, taught, and shared the principles of Islamic geometry through lectures, workshops, and educational projects around the world. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Islamic Geometric Patterns and Islamic Architecture: A World History, which have helped introduce both general audiences and specialists to the richness, diversity, and contemporary relevance of Islamic artistic traditions. Holding an MA in the History of Islamic Art and Architecture from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, and having studied at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, Eric Broug regularly collaborates with museums, cultural institutions, and universities internationally.