In the Mediterranean and Anatolian regions, where viticulture has flourished, grapes have been considered a sacred fruit symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and fertili...
From ancient civilizations to the Ottoman Empire, the sun has been more than just a source of light for humanity; it has been a symbol of power, abundance, and protect...
The bird motif emerges as one of the oldest and most meaningful symbols in human history. Spanning a wide range from Ancient Greek mythology to Seljuk tiles, enriched ...
Ottoman decorative art is a branch of art where elegance and fine craftsmanship come together, evolving and developing over centuries. One of the most important elemen...
In Chinese mythology, it is believed that dragons create clouds with their breath, and these clouds are considered harbingers of good fortune. These mystical stories h...
The Seal of Solomon, with its six-pointed star motif, holds deep meanings and a fascinating story beyond being just a visual symbol. This six-pointed star, consisting ...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the art pieces of centuries ago could convey the daily lives, clothing styles, and social statuses of people who lived ...
The Çintemani pattern, frequently encountered in Ottoman artworks from the 15th century onwards, is recognized by its arrangement of three dots in a triangular layout....
Ceramic art offers a rich and varied history that has witnessed cultural, artistic, and technological developments over thousands of years. Since ancient times, this a...
Throughout world history, maritime prowess has played a critical role in the rise and fall of civilizations. In this sense, the Ottoman Empire's dominance over the sea...
The Iznik tiles that adorned the palaces of the Ottoman Empire and are today admired in museums around the world, dazzle with their vibrant colors and elegant designs....
The artistic legacy of the Ottoman Empire created a mesmerizing impact in Europe during the 19th century, particularly with Iznik tiles and ceramics. The unique beauty...
Step into the enchanting art world of the Ottoman Empire: Here, beyond each line and pattern, you will discover the depths of visual harmony and order. The elegant tex...
The cypress tree holds deep symbolic meanings in various cultures. However, its significance in Turkish culture is more unique and potent compared to other cultures. I...
Derived from the Arabic word "şems" meaning "sun", the şemse motif has been used as a standalone motif in the form of a frame that confines its inner design. This moti...
The tulip, a graceful symbol of Ottoman art, is a flower integrated with Istanbul and Ottoman culture. In this article, we will examine in detail how the tulip motif h...
The Battle of Ankara, which took place in 1402, marks a challenging period for the Ottoman Empire. In this battle, the Ottomans, defeated by Timur, suffer their first ...
The Iznik tile is a unique reflection of history and culture. Various styles and manners have become evident in the development of this art form over time. One of thes...
A comparison of pots mentioned in Ottoman miniatures and written documents with surviving İznik specimens yields interesting results. Si...
Turkiye enjoys worldwide reputation in the field of tiles and ceramics. The centuries-old tile and ceramic history of our country is now...
The Ottoman Empire, which went into decline after the death of the Grand Vizier Sokullu Mehmet Pasha, experienced a noticeable stagnatio...
The Topkapı Palace, or Saray-ı Cedid, built on Istanbul's first hill, Zeytinlik, is surrounded by a 1400-meter-long city wall built in 1...
In the Anatolian Seljuk period, glazed tile mosaic decoration was applied together with under-glazed tile panels we encounter in palaces, while in the Anatolian Turkic...
Tile, one of our traditional arts, has been one of the most elegant ornaments used in architectural structures since ancient times. The ...
Traditional pottery in Anatolia can be divided into two groups according to the quality of production and the social class for which the...
The well-known place of Suleyman the Magnificent in the universe is mentioned in an inscription on the gate of Bender Castle in 1538. He...
The years 1510 were marked by the campaigns of Selim I, which led to the temporary capture of Tabriz and the final conquest of Damascus ...
Kütahya, which was the second important center of tile production after İznik in the Ottoman period, was a city where ceramic production...
The design features of tile patterns have been the subject of research in various fields. In addition to the free compositions, the symmetrical, central arrangement ba...
The 18th century of the Ottoman Empire was marked by a whirlwind of transformation in the fields of architecture and art. One of the most prominent breezes of this win...
İznik, which occupies a prominent position in the Ottoman art of earthenware and tiles, is located in the Marmara region, east of Lake İznik, in a green belt of olive ...
Plain glazed vessels, sometimes with overlays, feature prominently in Ottoman works of earthenware where red ceramics body was quite common. With these, the color is u...
The palace is not a place of amusement for the upper classes of society, especially for the rulers. Of course there is that too, but the palace is an institution where...
Tiles and earthenware followed a long trajectory of evolution in Anatolia. Tile slabs, which decorated the walls of buildings during the Seljuks, the time of Principal...
Handicrafts surviving to this day from the time of Principalities and the early Ottoman period are simple and plain in look. Museums located along our cultural routes ...
Reaching the lands around the Aegean and Mediterranean, the Iznik, Kütahya and Çanakkale ceramics influenved a vast geography. Similar porcelains, tiles and ceramics d...
The Saz style first originated not in ceramics but in Iran as a drawing style and the leading representative of this style in the Ottoman Palace was the Şahkulu who wa...
The Helical Tugrakesh Style holds a unique place in Ottoman ceramic art. Unlike Halic Work decoration and Baba Nakkaş Work, this style is based on an abstract design t...
Iznik tiles, a dazzling artistic legacy of the Ottoman Empire, have transformed into a cultural phenomenon over centuries, pushing the boundaries of art. These bright ...
Iznik tiles are a living piece of art that transcends time and space. This craft, shaped by many different cultures throughout history, garners admiration and apprecia...
From Alexander the Great to Constantine the First, from Suleiman Shah to Orhan Gazi, Iznik has been the favorite of countless important figures and states throughout h...