Author : Nurhan Atasoy
Release : 2012
Genre : Art
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Portraits and Caftans of the Ottoman Sultans - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Portraits and Caftans of the Ottoman Sultans write by Nurhan Atasoy. This book was released on 2012. Portraits and Caftans of the Ottoman Sultans available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the founding of the Ottoman dynasty by Osman Gazi to Suleyman the Magnificent's legendary territorial conquests, the legacy of the 36 Ottoman sultans has undeniably left its mark throughout the course of history. Featuring exquisite portraits and lavishly decorated caftans, this large-format volume beautifully presents imagery that speaks to the magnificence of the Ottoman Empire and its powerful sultans. AUTHOR: Professor Nurhan Atasoy completed her PhD in Fine Arts and Art History in 1962 at Istanbul University. She currently serves as the resident scholar at the Turkish Cultural Foundation, where she regularly gives lectures on Turkish art. Professor Atasoy is a founder and board member of the Association of the Museum of Painting and Sculpture in Istanbul; KÜSAV (Foundation for the Promotion and Preservation of Culture and Art Works); and TAÇ (Foundation for the Preservation of Monuments, Environment and Tourism in Turkey). She has lectured on Turkish and Islamic art at congresses throughout the world; curated international exhibitions; and has published over 100 articles and 22 books on the subject, including Iznik: Ottoman Pottery of Turkey, (1989); IPEK: Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets (2001); and Impressions of Ottoman Culture in Europe (2012). 74 illustrations