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Young Explorers · Colouring

Never-ending stars

Muslim artists made patterns that never end, because God is endless.

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Islamic geometric patterns | Showcase SpecialTRT World · 24 minTRT World: Islamic geometric patterns.

Watch more: Never-ending stars

5 films and talks, chosen for this page. They play here.

  • The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug

    TED-Ed · 5 min

    How Muslim artists build never-ending star patterns from simple circles.

  • The Inspiration Behind the Art Style of Alhambra

    Smithsonian Channel · 2 min

    The ideas behind the patterns of the Alhambra in Spain.

  • Why do honeybees love hexagons? - Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson

    TED-Ed · 4 min

    Bees make perfect hexagon patterns too.

  • Can Math Explain How Animals Get Their Patterns?

    MinuteEarth · 4 min

    How maths explains the spots and stripes on animals.

  • Constellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky!

    SciShow Kids · 4 min

    SciShow Kids joins the dots to make star patterns in the night sky.