Join us at the MIAH gallery for an exploration of all things Mughal geometry! Mughal architecture in the Indian subcontinent was renowned for its distinctive, elegant style that combined indigenous traditions with forms and techniques from Iran and Central Asia. The detail and finish of fabulous monuments such as the Taj Mahal, Badshahi Palace and Tomb of Akbar, constructed of white marble and red sandstone, was unparalled in the Islamic world.
In this session, we will first track the development of Mughal architecture in the Indian subcontinent, looking at their most famous tombs, mosques and gardens. We will follow this up by constructing an 8-fold pattern from the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah.
In each of our sessions, we will take you through a geometry pattern using a pencil, ruler and compass. These sessions are aimed at people 9+, and at least some prior use of a compass may be useful (although every effort will be taken to make these sessions accessible to all, the patterns may prove slightly challenging to those completely new to geometry). We aim to have a completed pattern by the end of each session, which can optionally be painted (if there is time) for a beautiful, complete artwork to take home!
All materials will be provided, and we look forward to you joining us! All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
You may find this video useful to practice your skills in advance: Essential Geometry Skills - YouTube
Tickets: £7.50 (+ticket fees)
