Islamic Art of Illumination
Classical Tazhib from Ottoman to Contemporary Times
$76.59
- Paperback
180 pages
- Release Date
2 April 2022
Summary
Islamic Art of Illumination presents an amazing mixture of classical Turkish illumination patterns and their contemporary interpretations. It illustrates how illumination, also known as the art of tezhip, was applied to various articles during the Ottoman period, including pictures, royal edicts and insignia, tiles, chests, gun holsters, shields, and even costumes prepared for the Sultan and his family. It also shows how today illumination has extensively been applied on architectural surface…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781935295822 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1935295829 |
| Author: | Sema Onat |
| Publisher: | Blue Dome Press |
| Imprint: | Blue Dome Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 180 |
| Release Date: | 2 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 670g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 245mm x 223mm |
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About The Author
Sema Onat
Sema Onat trained for many years in the art of Turkish illumination, focusing on drawing techniques, flower motifs, designmaking, and miniature. She completed her specialty courses in 2009 and received her illumination diploma. The artist continues to give illumination lessons in her workshops located in Bahcelievler and Esenyurt in Istanbul, and she continues executing project and exhibition works with her students. With her works in many private collections, Onat is a culture ministry artist who has participated in many domestic and foreign exhibitions and she has received various awards.
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