Description
Discover the wonders of Islamic architecture with artist and educator Eric Broug as he takes you on a mesmerising journey through one of the greatest Islamic art forms.
From homes and gardens to great religious buildings, Islamic architecture uses geometry and colour to wondrous effect. Dutch-born Broug has been fascinated with Islamic architecture and geometric design for more than 25 years, and his new book Islamic Architecture: A World History explores its impact over the centuries right up to the present day, drawing inspiration from buildings in countries as wide ranging as Cambodia, Canada, Mauritania and Myanmar.
Join him for a solo talk as he explores the extraordinary global influence of Islamic architecture.
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About the Author
Eric Broug
Eric Broug is an author/educator/ artist, specialising in Islamic geometric design. He has written several popular books on the subject and his work is available in English, Farsi, Turkish, French, Korean and Dutch. During the pandemic, he wrote a new book on Islamic architecture, which will be published in April 2023 by Thames & Hudson. He lives in West Yorkshire and has a shop in Hebden Bridge, selling homeware and gifts from around the world.
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