Turkish Motifs

Type

Book

Authors

Cahide Keskiner

ISBN 10

9757641243

ISBN 13

9789757641247

Tags

designs

Description

This is a very good sourcebook for Turkish decorative art motifs ranging from the Huns, the Gokturks, the Ilhanlis, and the Timuris all the way to the Ottomans. The designs are large and very clear, published in both black and white and gorgeous color on heavy glossy stock paper. Encompasses both geometric and floral designs. The origin of each design category is fully explained, along with the pertinent history of the period in which it was developed. Table of contents covers: Rumi; Dilimli Rumi; Hurde Rumi; Saz Yolu; Dragon; Simurg; Hatai (Stylized Flowers); Leaf motifs; Palm leaves; Naturalistic flower designs; Semi stylized flowers; Cloud; Chain pattern; Curve; Naturalist representation of animals and Cintamani Motif. An excellent resource for artists and historians alike! - from Amzon

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