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Eric Broug is an educator and artist who has followed his passion for Islamic geometric design for over 25 years. He holds a Master's degree in the History of Islamic art and architecture from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. As well as leading workshops and giving lectures around the world, Eric Broug runs his own school of Islamic geometric design and is involved as a consultant in various educational and design projects in the Middle East and beyond. His previous titles for Thames & Hudson include Islamic Geometric Patterns (2008), Islamic Geometric Design (2013) and Islamic Design Workbook (2016).
'A sugar rush of exquisite images accompanied by delicious anecdotes' - The National 'The author’s broad-brush approach makes for informative and fascinating reading and imagery' - Times LUXX 'Beautiful … you could get lost in the book going from picture to picture and picking up interesting bits of information' - The Muslim News 'Broug’s approach to the subject is novel, and ambitious in its chronological sweep and geographical reach. It truly is a world history. Broug’s interest seems not to be in geometry per se, but in the interaction between the controlled lines of architecture and the messy realities of daily life' - World of Interiors 'Full of jaw-dropping pictures from over 60 countries … highlights little-known Islamic monuments outside the Arab world' - Arab News 'Broug's richly illustrated history spans 1,400 years and the entire globe … Full of treasures and surprises' - NPR
