33. Ceiling of the Tomb of Anna (No. 81)
1911
You might mistake this for a funky 1970s textile design, but it’s actually a window into ancient Egypt! Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier created this colorful record in 1911, documenting the ceiling of a tomb. The hypnotic zig-zags in terracotta and sage green, paired with vertical columns of circles and floral motifs, create a rhythmic visual beat. Though categorized as abstract today, this pattern was likely a sacred decoration, proving that the love for bold geometry is truly timeless.
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