Iznik: The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey [Hardcover]

Nurhan Atasoy (Author), Julian Raby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1994

Iznik is a magnificent large-format book on the much sought after Ottoman ceramics whose quality, stunning designs, elegant forms, and rich colors have had a profound impact on European taste.

The ceramics of Iznik were among the finest works of art produced in the Ottoman Empire. The technical quality of this pottery and the beauty and immediacy of its designs have long made it one of the most popular art forms from the Islamic world.

Based on many years of research, this study is the only comprehensive survey devoted to Iznik pottery vessels.

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About the Author

Nurhan Atasoy is one of Turkey's leading art historians. She is Dean of the Faculty of Letters, and President of the Department of Fine Arts of Istanbul University.

Julian Raby is Lecturer in Islamic Art and Architecture at Oxford University. He is the general editor of Oxford Studies in Islamic Art. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500973741
• ISBN-13: 978-0500973745
• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,618,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IZNIK, June 12, 2000

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Batu Pay - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iznik: The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey (Hardcover)

This was the greatest book I ever read about the Ottoman potery. This book shows all the pictures of the ceramic arts from 15th and 16th century. It has also gives all the information and the history about Ottoman pottery. I am in business that produce decorative accessories. Therefore this book helped me a lot for my business too. If you interest in too see some of the designs from that book you can contact me. My e-mail [e-mail]. Thanks

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing photos!, August 28, 2009

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P. Inabinett (Washington, DC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iznik: The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey (Hardcover)

Amazing photos of Turkish pottery! I have not encounter a similar book on the same subject.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for the beautiful book, August 10, 2009

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Arlyn "Arlyn" (Stuttgart Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iznik: The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey (Hardcover)

This book on Iznik pottery is very nice. I was in Turkey for six months and loved seeing the old tile and pottery.