"Ottoman Tent Art XVII - XIX Centuries by Prof. Taciser Onuk" Topic

Since the subject of Ottoman tents was brought a few weeks ago, I found this book on eBay, Ottoman Tent Art XVII – XIX Centuries by Prof. Taciser Onuk: auction

Anatolia is called the cradle of civilizations with its rich cultural diversity. As the necessity of migratory life, shelters, namely tents that can be pitched and unraveled in a short time, that can be carried easily, that are suitable to the clima, that have plenty usefuleness, are made. Tent has become a characteristic of people having migratory lives and a symbol of their culture.

This book spotlights the importance of the tents in terms of art, culture & architecture. A detailed study about the diffent types of tents ie. the house tents, the army tents, the emperor and general tents (that are covered inside and out with silk, satin material embroided with gold) and the adorning art and techniques.

Contents of the book :

1. Definition of the tent
2. Kinds of migration and tent
3. Ottoman Period Army and Palace Tents
4. Tent adornings place in Ottoman adorning art
5. Samples from Ottoman Period Tent Pieces
6. Appraisal
- Kind of Sample
- Date
- Repair Condition
- Motif / Design – Subject
- Material
- Technic
- Color
- Composition
7. Conclusion
8. Summary
9. Appendix
10. References
A valuable reference book for art & history students and others who are interested in Turkish / Anatolian folklore, culture and civilizations history.

Appears well illustrated, based on the sample pages, and a bilingual publication.

I dont know if I'm that into it, but interesting to note. Thx for posting it.