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Discover the rich cultural tapestry of the Ottoman Empire with 'The Album of the World Emperor.' This remarkable study investigates the artistry and eclecticism of the 17th century, showcasing an incredible album of paintings, drawings, calligraphy, and European prints, originally compiled for Sultan Ahmed I by his esteemed courtier, Kalender Pasa. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Ottoman art, Islamic culture, and the history of art history.
Containing thirty-two beautifully illustrated folios, this work presents intricate paper cutouts and early examples of Islamic genre painting that reflect a unique global perspective. This scholarly exploration delves into themes of style and iconography, emphasizing the album's influence and importance in understanding Ottoman visual culture.
From Persian-influenced calligraphy to vibrant depictions of daily life and entertainment, 'The Album of the World Emperor' transcends traditional boundaries, revealing a period marked by artistic openness and foreign inspiration. Learn how these artworks challenge preconceived notions of art in the Islamic world and illustrate the interconnectedness between Ottoman, Iranian, and European artistic traditions.
Perfect for art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, this 2020 publication by Princeton University Press celebrates the dynamic interplay of cultures and the youthful spirit of innovation found within the album’s pages.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780691189154 | Format: Trade binding | Year: 2020 | Publisher: Princeton University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691189154
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The first study of album-making in the Ottoman empire during the seventeenth century, demonstrating the period's experimentation, eclecticism, and global outlook
The Album of the World Emperor examines an extraordinary piece of art: an album of paintings, drawings, calligraphy, and European prints compiled for the Ottoman sultan Ahmed I (r. 1603-17) by his courtier Kalender Pasa (d. 1616). In this detailed study of one of the most important works of seventeenth-century Ottoman art, Emine Fetvaci uses the album to explore questions of style, iconography, foreign inspiration, and the very meaning of the visual arts in the Islamic world.
The album's thirty-two folios feature artworks that range from intricate paper cutouts to the earliest examples of Islamic genre painting, and contents as eclectic as Persian and Persian-influenced calligraphy, studies of men and women of different ethnicities and backgrounds, depictions of popular entertainment and urban life, and European prints depicting Christ on the cross that in turn served as models for apocalyptic Ottoman paintings. Through the album, Fetvaci sheds light on imperial ideals as well as relationships between court life and popular culture, and shows that the boundaries between Ottoman art and the art of Iran and Western Europe were much more porous than has been assumed. Rather than perpetuating the established Ottoman idiom of the sixteenth century, the album shows that this was a time of openness to new models, outside sources, and fresh forms of expression.
Beautifully illustrated and featuring all the folios of the original seventy-page album, The Album of the World Emperor
Containing thirty-two beautifully illustrated folios, this work presents intricate paper cutouts and early examples of Islamic genre painting that reflect a unique global perspective. This scholarly exploration delves into themes of style and iconography, emphasizing the album's influence and importance in understanding Ottoman visual culture.
From Persian-influenced calligraphy to vibrant depictions of daily life and entertainment, 'The Album of the World Emperor' transcends traditional boundaries, revealing a period marked by artistic openness and foreign inspiration. Learn how these artworks challenge preconceived notions of art in the Islamic world and illustrate the interconnectedness between Ottoman, Iranian, and European artistic traditions.
Perfect for art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, this 2020 publication by Princeton University Press celebrates the dynamic interplay of cultures and the youthful spirit of innovation found within the album’s pages.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780691189154 | Format: Trade binding | Year: 2020 | Publisher: Princeton University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691189154
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The first study of album-making in the Ottoman empire during the seventeenth century, demonstrating the period's experimentation, eclecticism, and global outlook
The Album of the World Emperor examines an extraordinary piece of art: an album of paintings, drawings, calligraphy, and European prints compiled for the Ottoman sultan Ahmed I (r. 1603-17) by his courtier Kalender Pasa (d. 1616). In this detailed study of one of the most important works of seventeenth-century Ottoman art, Emine Fetvaci uses the album to explore questions of style, iconography, foreign inspiration, and the very meaning of the visual arts in the Islamic world.
The album's thirty-two folios feature artworks that range from intricate paper cutouts to the earliest examples of Islamic genre painting, and contents as eclectic as Persian and Persian-influenced calligraphy, studies of men and women of different ethnicities and backgrounds, depictions of popular entertainment and urban life, and European prints depicting Christ on the cross that in turn served as models for apocalyptic Ottoman paintings. Through the album, Fetvaci sheds light on imperial ideals as well as relationships between court life and popular culture, and shows that the boundaries between Ottoman art and the art of Iran and Western Europe were much more porous than has been assumed. Rather than perpetuating the established Ottoman idiom of the sixteenth century, the album shows that this was a time of openness to new models, outside sources, and fresh forms of expression.
Beautifully illustrated and featuring all the folios of the original seventy-page album, The Album of the World Emperor