Geometric Construction of Rumî
Nexus Network Journal, cilt.25, sa.2, ss.465-489, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, AHCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00004-022-00628-6
- Dergi Adı: Nexus Network Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Avery, Index Islamicus, zbMATH, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.465-489
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Compass and straightedge, Geometric constructions, Ornamental arts, Rumî
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Rumî is both a decorative composition style and the name of the motif of this style. The first Rumî motifs are believed to have appeared as the figures of stylized shapes of the wings, legs, and bodies of animals and creatures, then turned into ornaments consisting of abstract geometric shapes, after the Seljuk’s conversion to Islam. Although having general design principles, this composition style and motif do not have a full geometric explanation. This study is an attempt to re-construct classical Rumî compositions with compass and straightedge. This is expected to refresh a discussion on Rumî through its geometric explanation. We believe this discussion will contribute to the survival of the Rumî composition and its transfer to the next generations.