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Ornaments and decorations were essential in the architectural design of the ninth century, the early Islamic period. Umayyad and Abbasid ornamentation, which was the basis of the decorative elements used by later Islamic states, developed from the 7th century to the 10th century. Early Islamic art and architecture developed in the Umayyad period, then was further enriched during the Abbasid period, which saw an increase in the Turkish influence. Byzantine, Sasanian, Arab, and Turkish cultures contributed to foundational patterns of Islamic decorative elements. The new style was characterized by geometric patterns, in which the circle is essential. The six or eight-pointed star that is often the first image to come to mind when we think of Islamic art and architecture, is derived from interconnected squares, hexagons, and octagons that begin with a circle. These themes are also easily portrayed in construction. This article is a geometric analysis of motifs derived from the circle.

Ali Alparslan became a full professor in 1980 on the field of Old TurkishLiterature. eHHY He was an expert in calligraphy and recognized as one of thegreatest master in the theoretical and practical studies. He was specialized onTa’lik especially in the area of writing Diwani, Diwani Jali and Rica. He has writtenmany books in the subject also published many articles on scientific journalson Turkish Literature. Prof. Dr. Ali ALPARSLAN died in January 24, 2006. Thisarticle is contains information on the occasion of memorial panel on his writtenand assess facets of his calligraphic studies. The presentation and discussion washeld at the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University Faculty of Fine Arts inİstanbul., 1980 senesinde Eski Türk Edebiyatı alanında profesörlüğe yükselen Ali Alparslan, edebiyat yönü kadar Hüsn-i Hat konusunda yapmış olduğu teorik ve pratik çalışmalar ile büyük üstatlarından biri olarak kabul edilmektedir. Özellikle bu alanda Ta’lik, Divânî, Celî Divânî ve Rik’a yazıları konusunda ihtisas sahibidir. Basılmış kitapları yanında ilmî dergilerde Türk Edebiyatı ve Hat konusu ile ilgili birçok makalesi bulunmaktadır. 24 Ocak 2006’da hayata gözlerini yuman Prof. Dr. Ali ALPARSLAN ardından kaleme alınan bu metin, FSM Vakıf Üniversitesi GSF’nde düzenlenen bir panel vesilesiyle onun özellikle hattatlık yönünü değerlendirmek üzere yazılmış bir anma konuşmasından ibarettir.