Islamic Geometry Reinterpreted

A key insight from this study is the direct influence of Islamic geometry on the architectural designs of 19th-century Europe, specifically through the windows of Linderhof Palace. The research demonstrates that Émile Prisse d’Avennes’ 1877 publication L’art arabe d’après les monuments du Kaire served as a visual inspiration for the Moroccan House pavilion in Linderhof’s park, constructed just one year after the book's release. This connection highlights how Islamic artistic motifs were reinterpreted and integrated into European neo-Moorish architecture during this period. The study likely employed art historical analysis, comparing textual descriptions with surviving architectural elements to trace the evolution of geometric patterns.

Keller, S. (2022). Islamic Geometry Reinterpreted. Manazir Journal, 3, 30–44. https://doi.org/10.36950/manazir.2021.3.3