What is sacred geometry?

As you well know, tiles have many different motifs, and one of the most popular is geometric.

Although there are many people that these geometric designs are arbitrary and do not respond to any reason, it is a mistake to think that, since there is a lot of meaning behind the geometric designs of artisan tiles , and that we want to talk to you about today from the Crafts blog Seville.

The sacred geometry of tiles

This expression of sacred geometry refers to the set of different geometric shapes that we can find in the tiles that are placed in specific places . These are spaces that we could consider "sacred" or symbolic, since geometry has supernatural properties.

That is the reason why, for example, in the mosque of Córdoba there is so much tile with geometric design . There is a great philosophical and religious background in geometry and mathematics that is associated with it, and that is why it is also associated with the construction of cathedrals, for example.

But there is more, and this is going to surprise you. There are some experts who claim that geometry , geometric designs like the ones you can find on our tiles, stimulate both hemispheres of the brain at the same time, that of artistic skills and that of logic.

An example of geometry in tiles

A great example of tile geometry is the Alhambra in Granada , where we can find endless geometric motifs on its baseboards and tiles.

Undoubtedly, this wonderful place is an example of the use of Hispano-Muslim art, closely linked to divinity , of the different geometric frameworks in its decoration. Basically, these designs had a polygonal motif that was the main basis of these compositions, which were made based on movements of the planes of these motifs, always with the strict maintenance and respect of the compositions.

As you can see, there is much behind, and much more that we could tell you, behind the geometric designs of the tiles. And trust us, it is an exciting topic.

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