This course explores the arched ornaments known as al-Qamba within tawzaqet (traditional Moroccan wood painting). Participants will analyze three interwoven geometric patterns across various wooden artifacts: Tnashri (12-fold), Stashri (16-fold), and Arb’a wa-Ashrini (24-fold).
This online course focuses on the compositional frameworks of al-Qamba, decoding their structural logic and aesthetic principles. Alongside interpretive analysis, the course introduces traditional technical processes. Specifically, it utilizes the artisanal Hasba method as a guiding framework for pattern drafting and execution.
Through this dual analytical and practical approach, participants will gain a deep understanding of both the symbolic significance and geometric sophistication of Moroccan architectural woodwork.
This course is designed for artists, designers, architects, and scholars of geometry seeking a rigorous, historically grounded mastery of Islamic geometric art
**Required Tools:**
- Professional Drawing Compass with a 0.5mm mechanical pencil
- Divider (essential for precision)
- 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil for line drawing
- Metal Rulers (30 cm & 50 cm)
- A3 Sheets of Drawing Paper
- Eraser
**About the Instructor:**
Hamza El Fasiki trained as an apprentice under his father since 2011 at the Dar-Attamania Studio in Fes, Morocco, where he earned an Ijazah in the art of at-Tastir and a guild-recognition in the crafts of metal engravings and leather bookbinding. He also holds an MA degree in Moroccan Cultural Studies from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes, where his academic work centered on the cultural history of traditional Moroccan crafts. Hamza is an Andalusian oud musician and a published author. His recent publication includes a book chapter titled "Sacred Space: Geometric Patterns in Moroccan Art," featured in the anthology *Perspective: Selected Essays on Space in Art and Design* (2023).
