Author: John Carswell
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group Incorporated
ISBN: 9781566566575
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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Some of the greatest glories of Ottoman art are the luxurious ceramic vessels and splendid tiles made to decorate newly founded mosques and palaces by the Turkish pottery at Iznik (ancient Nicaea). Their designs combine purely Turkish motifs with elements ingeniously transposed from imported Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Over time a more subtle painterly style and complex palette were developed, culminating in the brilliant combination of cobalt blue, turquoise, olive green, magenta, and red that became the internationally recognized Iznik hallmark. Iznik ceramics were highly prized far beyond the Ottoman Empire, and although the factories had passed their peak by the late seventeenth century, their influence lived on through nineteenth-century European imitations by such potters as William de Morgan and Cantagalli.
Author: Nurhan Atasoy
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781856690546
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Iznik is a magnificent large-format book on the much sought after Ottoman ceramics whose quality, stunning designs, elegant forms, and rich colors have had a profound impact on European taste. The ceramics of Iznik were among the finest works of art produced in the Ottoman Empire. The technical quality of this pottery and the beauty and immediacy of its designs have long made it one of the most popular art forms from the Islamic world. Based on many years of research, this study is the only comprehensive survey devoted to Iznik pottery vessels.
Author: Maria Queiroz Ribeiro
Publisher: Ediciones El Viso
ISBN: 9789728848576
Category : Pottery
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"After more than twenty years since the Gulbenkian's Iznik pottery catalogue was published comes this book celebrating the impressive decorative repertoire, the great diversity, quantity and quality of Ottoman ceramic ware gathered by Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian." "This publication is based on a selection of eighty representative objects from the various periods of production spanning the start of the 16th century up until the industry's decline in the 17th century. After a brief history of the collection, the first part introduces the various types of ware according to their decoration, in a broadly chronological order. The second part, which is dedicated to tiles, deals with large panels, frieze and border tiles, most of which are on permanent display in the Museum." "Calouste Gulbenkian's first contact with Ottoman ceramics, which coincided with the beginning of his career as a collector, took place in 1898 when he bought four Iznik fritware dishes at Christie's in London, two of which are of the highest quality, decorated over a scale background. Over the following forty years, Gulbenkian steadily collected the remaining pieces making up this important group, which also includes the magnificent ceramic tile panels." --Book Jacket.
Author: Oliver Watson
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300254288
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 529
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A beautifully illustrated showcase of the rich and varied ceramic tradition of Iran Featuring a broad selection of objects from one of the most distinguished collections of Iranian art, this volume brings together over 1,000 years of Persian Islamic pottery. With more than 500 illustrations, authoritative technical treatises, and insightful commentary, Ceramics of Iran assembles a collection of rarely seen treasures from the Persian world and presents a collective history of its renowned ceramic tradition. Included among its comprehensive catalogue entries are numerous translations of the object’s inscriptions, providing readers with a richer and more detailed understanding of the cultural heritage from which these items are derived. In addition, the book contains new research and material from previously unknown sites. Featuring all new photography of nearly 250 objects, Ceramics of Iran brings the extraordinary contributions of Persian art into a wider historical context, along with a wealth of images to demonstrate the full scope of its intricate beauty.
Author: Walter B Denny
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500511926
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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“A panoramic overview of a spectacular and refined art form . . . eminently readable as well as beautiful.”—Antiques & the Arts In this beautifully illustrated book, Walter Denny presents a vision of one of the best-known and most internationally renowned Islamic art forms: Iznik ceramics. Covering both Iznik pieces de forme and the famous Iznik tiles that decorate Ottoman imperial monuments, the book integrates the entire spectrum of Iznik production, both tiles and wares, and the broader artistic tradition in which it originated. The book showcases the array of motifs—floral, vegetal, and figurative—used on Iznik wares, looks at the relationship between non-Moslem communities and the Ottoman empire, and closes with an examination of the rich stylistic heritage that Iznik ceramics have given to Western art. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, this is a panoramic overview of a spectacular and refined art form.
Author: Durene Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786059192682
Category : Cross-stitch
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Inspired by the great diversity of Iznik and Delft pottery, this book brings to you a selection of bright, modern designs. The patterns in this book are varied in both their size and complexity, from small designs for tags, pincushions, and cards to more involved designs for pictures and other display items. Many are simple, quick to stitch, and usable in multiple ways. An individual small design could be repeated to form a band for a table cloth, curtain, or towel edge--or tiled to produce a larger pattern for a cushion or sampler style design--making it a suitable book for both new and experienced stitchers to enjoy.
Author: Azade Akar
Publisher: Dover
ISBN: 9780486255941
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Motifs include clouds, lotus flowers, animal and bird forms, lush botanicals of every description, geometrical forms, medallions, borders, vase and ewer forms, sailing vessels, architectural elements, Christian and European symbols and much more.
Author: Oleg Grabar
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004093478
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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Author: Tamsin Harvey
Publisher: C&T Publishing
ISBN: 9781617450112
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Travel to an exotic land with timeless designs inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the Ottoman Empire. Bursting with flora and organic symmetry, the book's exquisite fusible appliqué projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics--choosing the right fabric, thread, and needles for hand-stitched or machine appliqué. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey's stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces.
Author: Henry Glassie
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253067235
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 738
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Listen to the artists of the Brazilian Northeast. Their work, they say, comes of continuity and creativity. Continuity runs along lines of learning toward social coherence. Creativity brings challenges and deep personal satisfaction. What they say and do in Brazil aligns with ethnographic evidence from New Mexico and North Carolina; from Ireland, Portugal, and Italy; from Nigeria, Turkey, India, and Bangladesh; from China and Japan. This book is about that, about folk art as a sign of human unity.
