Malay abstractions of ecological patterns into geometricised expressions in palatial architecture and the applied arts

• Main Authors: Baniyamin, Nurhaya, Jasmani, Ismail, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Samsudin, Abu Dzar
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah Branch 2019
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/78104/7/78104%20%20MALAY%20ABSTRACTIONS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/78104/; https://designdecodeduitm.wixsite.com/designdecoded2018/e-proceeding

Malay ornamental traditions are more generally known for their curved, expressive and convoluted patterns, emerging from the traditions of woodcarvers and artisans in observing ecological forms, rather than geometric or gridded patterns. Typically, observed flora and fauna are developed into curvatu...