The culture of the Muslim world has developed a very specific type of ornamental design, which is grounded in the religious demands of Islam. The visual language of Islamic design employs a variety of intricate geometric patterns, floral elements and ornate calligraphy, all of which are used to decorate manuscripts, textiles, furniture, buildings, etc. AL HAMRA  contemporary art projects presents a diverse collection of abstract paintings, ranging from simple and elegant elements to complex and highly ornate interlocking patterns, based mainly on islamic artworks from the palaces and fortress of Alhambra (nowadays a UNESCO world heritage site), built in the Middle Ages for emirs of the Nasrid Emirate or Kingdom of Granada.

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