The Cultural and Artistic Journey of Fruit
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Vase and Basket Culture in the Ottoman Empire: Floral Motifs in Iznik Tiles
In Ottoman society, flowers were not only part of gardens but also an integral aspect of everyday life. From palaces to modest homes, it was possible to see small para...
The Tree Motif in Art and the Belief in the Tree of Life
Since humans realized that they needed to live in harmony with nature in order to survive, they began to regard the trees and water sources around them as sacred. The ...
Knot Motif in Art and Its Symbolic Reflections
In art history, the knot motif is not only a visual element but also a powerful symbol that holds meaning in various cultures. Associated with themes such as commitmen...
The Spiral Motion and the Meaning of Rotation in Ceramic Art
In art history, movement has been expressed not only through figures but also through patterns. The twist movement is one of these modes of expression. This pattern, s...
The Rose Motif in Art
The rose holds a special place in the world of art, literature, and faith with its beauty, fragrance, and meaning. The rose motif has been used as a symbol of love, el...
Lotus and Palmette Motifs: From Ancient Arts to Ottoman Ornamentation
Throughout art history, vegetal motifs have been significant decorative elements carrying aesthetic and symbolic meanings across different civilizations. One such moti...
Hatayi Patterns of the Ottoman Empire in Iznik Tiles
Among the captivating details of Ottoman art, the Hatayi pattern stands out as a motif that combines elegance with meaningful design. Inspired by Chinese art and harmo...
The Role of Traditional Floral Ornamentation and Rumi Motifs in Art
Stylized floral ornamentation, consisting of thin and flexible branch curves from which Rumi and palmette motifs emerge, has become synonymous with Islamic art as it h...
The Vine and Grapes: Symbols of Abundance and Rebirth Throughout History
In the Mediterranean and Anatolian regions, where viticulture has flourished, grapes have been considered a sacred fruit symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and fertili...
The Historical and Cultural Journey of Radiating Motifs
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 Journey of Bird Motifs in Art: From Seljuk and Ottoman Eras to the Present
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 ...
The Place and Importance of the Carnation in Ottoman Decorative Art
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...
Auspicious Clouds Motif
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...
Seal of Solomon: Symbol of Power and Sovereignty
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 ...
Human Figures in Turkish Tiles
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 ...
Cintemani Pattern: A Mysterious Symbol in Ottoman Art
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....
Contemporary Turkish Ceramic Art and Its International Interactions
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...
The Legacy Reigning Over the Ottoman Seas: A Journey from Maritime to Art
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...
L'Ascension et la Chute de l'Art dans l'Empire Ottoman : L'Histoire de la Céramique et des Carreaux d'Iznik
Les carreaux d'Iznik, qui ornaient les palais de l'Empire Ottoman et qui sont aujourd'hui admirés dans les musées du monde entier, offrent non seulement une beauté est...
Imitations des carreaux et céramiques d’Iznik en Europe au 19ème siècle
L'héritage artistique de l'Empire ottoman a créé un effet fascinant en Europe au 19ème siècle, notamment avec les carreaux et céramiques d'Iznik. La beauté unique de c...
Le monde mystérieux de l'art ottoman : Les secrets des motifs centraux
Faites un pas dans le monde fascinant de l'art de l'Empire ottoman : Ici, au-delà de chaque ligne et motif, vous découvrirez les profondeurs de l'harmonie et de l'ordr...
Significations Symboliques du Cyprès dans la Culture Turque et sa Réflexion dans l'Art
Le cyprès détient des significations symboliques profondes dans diverses cultures. Cependant, son importance dans la culture turque est plus unique et puissante compar...
Le Reflet du Soleil dans l'Art Ottoman: Le Motif Åžemse
Dérivé du mot arabe "şems" signifiant "soleil", le motif şemse a été utilisé comme motif autonome sous la forme d'un cadre qui confine son design intérieur. Ce motif a...
Carreaux d'Iznik et les réflexions artistiques du motif de tulipe dans l'Empire ottoman
La tulipe, symbole gracieux de l'art ottoman, est une fleur intimement liée à Istanbul et à la culture ottomane. Dans cet article, nous examinerons en détail comment l...
Les Maîtres de Tabriz et Leurs Contributions à l'Architecture Ottomane
La bataille d'Ankara, qui a eu lieu en 1402, marque une période difficile pour l'Empire ottoman. Dans cette bataille, les Ottomans, vaincus par Timur, subissent leur p...
Le Style de Kara Memi: Danser avec la Nature dans les Carreaux d'Iznik
La tuile d'Iznik est un reflet unique de l'histoire et de la culture. Divers styles et manières se sont révélés dans le développement de cette forme d'art au fil du te...
Types and Shapes of Iznik Tiles
A comparison of pots mentioned in Ottoman miniatures and written documents with surviving Ä°znik specimens yields interesting results. Si...
Differences Between Porcelain and Iznik Ceramics
Turkiye enjoys worldwide reputation in the field of tiles and ceramics. The centuries-old tile and ceramic history of our country is now...
The Impact of Baroque and Rococo on Turkish Decorative Art
The Ottoman Empire, which went into decline after the death of the Grand Vizier Sokullu Mehmet Pasha, experienced a noticeable stagnatio...
Topkapı Palace Tiles
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...
Early Ottoman Tiles
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...
Magnificent Ornaments of a Special Place
Tile, one of our traditional arts, has been one of the most elegant ornaments used in architectural structures since ancient times. The ...
Turkish Ceramic Art of the 20th Century
Traditional pottery in Anatolia can be divided into two groups according to the quality of production and the social class for which the...
Suleyman, Patron of the Tile-Layers
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...
Ceramics From The Time of Sultan Selim I.
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 Tiles and Ceramic Art from the Ottoman Period
Kütahya, which was the second important center of tile production after İznik in the Ottoman period, was a city where ceramic production...
Design Fundamentals
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...
Attempts at Revival of The Art in The Tekfur Palace
Le 18ème siècle de l'Empire ottoman était marqué par un vent de transformation dans les domaines de l'architecture et de l'art. L'une des brises les plus remarquables ...
Iznik Excavations
Ä°znik, which occupies a prominent position in the Ottoman art of earthenware and tiles, is located in the Marmara region, east of Lake Ä°znik, in a green belt of olive ...
Decoration Techniques Used in Ottoman Tiles
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...
Kubad Abad Palace and Its Tiles
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...
14th and 15th Century Tile And Earthenware Art
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...
Examples Of Handicrafts Exhibited In Western Anatolian Museums
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 ...
Influence of Iznik, Kütahya and Canakkale Ceramics with Ship Depictions Observed on European Ceramics
Reaching the lands around the Aegean and Mediterranean, the Iznik, Kütahya and Çanakkale ceramics influenved a vast geography. Similar porcelains, tiles and ceramics d...
Saz Style in Tiling
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 Åžahkulu who wa...
Style Tuğrakeş Hélicoïdal : Une Révolution Abstraite dans l'Art Céramique Ottoman
Le style Helezoni Tuğrakeş occupe une place unique dans l'art de la céramique ottomane. Contrairement à la décoration du style Haliç et aux œuvres de Baba Nakkaş, ce s...
Iznik Tiles that Reach the Present Day
Les carreaux d'Iznik, héritage éblouissant de l'art de l'Empire ottoman, sont devenus un phénomène culturel au fil des siècles, repoussant les limites de l'art. Ces cé...
Carreaux d'Iznik
Les carreaux d'Iznik sont une œuvre d'art vivante qui transcende le temps et l'espace. Cet artisanat, façonné par de nombreuses cultures différentes à travers l'histoi...
Nicée: La Capitale des Empires
De Alexandre le Grand à Constantin le Premier, de Suleiman Shah à Orhan Gazi, Iznik a été le favori d'innombrables personnalités et états importants tout au long de l'...