Description
Uncover the extraordinary world of seventeenth-century Ottoman art with **The Album of the World Emperor**. This groundbreaking study delves into the *art of album-making* during the Ottoman Empire, showcasing the cultural *experimentation* and *eclecticism* that characterized the period. Authored by art historian Emine Fetvaci, this comprehensive work presents an exquisite album originally compiled for Sultan Ahmed I by his courtier Kalender Pasa. Featuring thirty-two meticulously reproduced folios, this study mirrors the diversity of styles, iconographies, and influences that define *Islamic visual arts*.
Through detailed analysis, Fetvaci explores the fascinating interplay of *Persian* and *European art* within this collection, revealing the *transcultural dialogues* present in Ottoman culture. Each work—whether *intricate paper cutouts*, genre paintings, or captivating calligraphy—serves as a window into the daily lives of its subjects, *popular entertainment*, and the *urban landscape* of the time. By examining this unique album, readers gain insight into the *imperial ideals* of the Ottoman court and recognize the fluid boundaries between *Ottoman art*, *Iranian creativity*, and the artistic expressions of *Western Europe*.
Noteworthy for art historians and enthusiasts alike, **The Album of the World Emperor** invites collectors to appreciate the *rich tapestry of Ottoman aesthetics*. This beautifully illustrated volume not only preserves the original *seventy-page* album but also cements its importance in understanding the *visual arts in the Islamic world* as it was shaped by global influences.
Through detailed analysis, Fetvaci explores the fascinating interplay of *Persian* and *European art* within this collection, revealing the *transcultural dialogues* present in Ottoman culture. Each work—whether *intricate paper cutouts*, genre paintings, or captivating calligraphy—serves as a window into the daily lives of its subjects, *popular entertainment*, and the *urban landscape* of the time. By examining this unique album, readers gain insight into the *imperial ideals* of the Ottoman court and recognize the fluid boundaries between *Ottoman art*, *Iranian creativity*, and the artistic expressions of *Western Europe*.
Noteworthy for art historians and enthusiasts alike, **The Album of the World Emperor** invites collectors to appreciate the *rich tapestry of Ottoman aesthetics*. This beautifully illustrated volume not only preserves the original *seventy-page* album but also cements its importance in understanding the *visual arts in the Islamic world* as it was shaped by global influences.