This picture shows a pattern of small tiles on a wall in Morocco. The wall is made up of black and white tiles. The black tiles are square in shape and form the basis of the pattern. Between these black tiles are white tiles that are shaped like a diamond. Yet it looks as if the white tiles too are square because they are placed at an angle to the black ones.
This combination of shapes and colours creates an optical effect. The wall seems to have depth, as if some parts come forward and others disappear towards the back. This play of perspective makes the pattern interesting to look at, even though it is composed of simple shapes and colours. The white joints enhance the contrast between black and white, making the pattern even more visible.
The picture is a good example of how Moroccan tile art uses geometry, colour and repetition. The pattern is clean and uncluttered, but the optical effect also makes it look lively and layered. Anyone interested in architecture, graphic shapes, or tiles in Morocco will definitely find something recognisable and inspirational in this image.
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