Sema Onat
Islamic Art of Illumination: Classical Tazhib from Ottoman to Contemporary Times
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781935295822
- author:
- Sema Onat
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Blue Dome Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 1.4 x 24.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Multicultural Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Islamic Art of Illumination presents a fascinating blend of traditional Turkish illumination patterns and their modern interpretations. This book showcases the art of tezhip, which was applied to various objects during the Ottoman period, including pictures, royal edicts, and insignia, as well as textiles, ceramics, and metal works. The author, a skilled illumination artist, shares her expertise on creating intricate designs using classical Turkish Islamic patterns, including motifs such as buds and roses, and demonstrates the various application techniques used in the art.
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