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Advanced geometry of Islamic art

Peter Lu became interested in the subject on a trip to Central Asia
A study of medieval Islamic art has shown some of its geometric patterns use principles established centuries later by modern mathematicians.
Researchers in the US have found 15th Century examples that use the concept of quasicrystalline geometry.

This indicates intuitive understanding of complex mathematical formulae, even if the artisans had not worked out the underlying theory, the study says.

The discovery is published in the journal Science.

The research shows an important breakthrough had occurred in Islamic mathematics and design by 1200.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6389157.stm