ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 1988.
Jezik: Engleski
Oblast: Istorija umetnosti
Autor: Strani

Autor: Metin Sozen
Fotografija: Sami Guner


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Istanbul, Turska 1988. Tvrd povez, zaštitni omot, engleski jezik, bogato ilustrovano, veliki format (30,5 cm), 408 + 359 strana.
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Mimar Sinan who was Chief Court Architect to three sultans produced over 400 works throughout his long life. Born during the reign of Beyazit II, he entered imperial service under Selim I, and occupied the post of Chief Court Architect during the reigns of Suleyman I, Selim II and Murat III. He is known to have been responsible for either the plans or the constant involvement in and completion of over four hundred works over a vast geographical area, working with a variety of artisans.

Sinan worked as imperial architect at a time when the Court Architects` Guild, of which he was the head, was responsible for the entire body of public works throughout the Ottoman Empire in Asia, Europe and Africa, and was itself an organisation of highly skilled and talented artisans who originated from all parts of the Empire. It was a body which, in effect, monitored all constructural activity ranging from training architects to the work`s completion on the site, and gave these activities a unity which became the hallmark of the era, especially under Sinan`s authoritative administration. Under him, the guild expanded considerably, becoming firmly established within the imperial state system. It became an organisation which encouraged constant innovation during his time and ensured a formidable architectural programme which existed throughout the reigns from Suleyman I, up to that of Murat Ill.
The very existence of such an architectural programme was proof of the bounty of artistic talent in that era. The expansion of the Ottoman Empire led to more creative artistic expression as the artisans environment became more culturally enriched. This in turn led to similar kinds of organisational activity in the fine arts.
The authentic works of Sinan are evidence in themselves of the high artistic standards of the era. The architectural and artistic environment of the Ottoman empire in the 16th century was unique, as we may see from the very high quality of the stonework, stucco, faience, glass tracery and calligraphical embellishment of Sinan`s works. It was an environment which embraced all branches of the arts of equally high standard, from miniatures to metalwork.