The Age Of Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent
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A richly illustrated exhibition catalogue, this landmark volume chronicles the cultural and artistic golden age of the Ottoman Empire under its most celebrated ruler, Süleyman the Magnificent (r. 1520–1566). Published to accompany a major travelling exhibition, the work presents a breathtaking survey of Ottoman craftsmanship — from illuminated manuscripts and jewelled weapons to ceramics, textiles, and calligraphy — drawn from the imperial collections of the Topkapi Palace Museum. Scholarly yet accessible, the text details the sophisticated court culture, imperial patronage, and artistic innovation that defined sixteenth-century Istanbul as a world capital of art and power. It remains an essential and authoritative reference for anyone seeking to understand the splendour of the Ottoman world at its height.
The Age Of Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent
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Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (softcover/paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A richly illustrated exhibition catalogue, this landmark volume chronicles the cultural and artistic golden age of the Ottoman Empire under its most celebrated ruler, Süleyman the Magnificent (r. 1520–1566). Published to accompany a major travelling exhibition, the work presents a breathtaking survey of Ottoman craftsmanship — from illuminated manuscripts and jewelled weapons to ceramics, textiles, and calligraphy — drawn from the imperial collections of the Topkapi Palace Museum. Scholarly yet accessible, the text details the sophisticated court culture, imperial patronage, and artistic innovation that defined sixteenth-century Istanbul as a world capital of art and power. It remains an essential and authoritative reference for anyone seeking to understand the splendour of the Ottoman world at its height.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (softcover/paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A richly illustrated exhibition catalogue, this landmark volume chronicles the cultural and artistic golden age of the Ottoman Empire under its most celebrated ruler, Süleyman the Magnificent (r. 1520–1566). Published to accompany a major travelling exhibition, the work presents a breathtaking survey of Ottoman craftsmanship — from illuminated manuscripts and jewelled weapons to ceramics, textiles, and calligraphy — drawn from the imperial collections of the Topkapi Palace Museum. Scholarly yet accessible, the text details the sophisticated court culture, imperial patronage, and artistic innovation that defined sixteenth-century Istanbul as a world capital of art and power. It remains an essential and authoritative reference for anyone seeking to understand the splendour of the Ottoman world at its height.
