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, Samsuddin, Abu Dzar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA Caawangan Kedah, Malaysia; Penerbit UiTM (UiTM Press) 2020
• Subjects: NA190 History; Medieval architecture; NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament; TH8001 Decoration and decorative furnishings
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/81730/1/vol16_no2_title6i%281%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/81730/; https://voa.uitm.edu.my/v1/images/voa_issue/2020/vol16_no2_title6i.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

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 curvat...