The geometric world of the Muslim culture of the 14th century was infused by the idea of the Unity of God. All that is created emerges out of that supreme unity, perfect and unalterable. The intertwining of tessellating forms expresses the interdependence, connectedness, and unity of the world.

The Arabs were mathematically encouraged by their scrutiny of the knowledge of the Greeks, the ancient Egyptians, and India from where the important concept of zero was introduced. The Arab achievement had global connections.

The architectural masterpiece that is the palace of the Alhambra enables the visitor to appreciate reflections of graceful pillars, arches, windows and gardens in the cool and shimmering pools of the inner courtyards. Its plays of light, color, and tessellation inspire the visitor to imagine possibilities. The Alhambra is an ecological environment.

The web is also an environment. The way we navigate, build our sites, and use web tools, can encourage visitors and users to imagine possibilities and achieve positive global connections.


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