The WADE Photo-Archive : 2nd Edition
This website offers a FREE download of over 4000 images of patterns and other design features drawn from the rich cultural heritage of the Islamic world. Historically, the decorative arts have always formed a major part of Islamic aesthetic expression. Its remarkable achievements in this direction (much of which are represented here) make it an invaluable resource for designers of all kinds as well as for art-historians and art-lovers generally.
New Features
January 2010: A selection from the Mirza Akbar collection of 19th century architectural drawings from Iran (courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum).
July 2009: New features and updates have been added to this site including work by Brian Wichmann and Nick Crossling.
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Slide Shows
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Photo Archive
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Background Notes
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Published Material
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Other Browse Options
For those with more specific requirements there are various other ways of trawling through this Photo-Archive – these options include browsing by the various image categories (Feature, Medium etc.)
Other Material
In addition, and in support of the Photo-Archive, this website also offers a range of other relevant material – including a series of Background Notes; a number of Analytical drawings and diagrams; and a selection of images taken from Older published material – all relating to the broad subject of Islamic pattern and design.
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