The tradition of Ottoman architecture was established in the 16th of century was derived from two main sources. One was the rather complex development of new architectural forms that occurred all over Anatolia, especially at Manisa, Iznik, Bursa, and Selçuk in the 14th and early 15th centuries. In addition to the usual mosques, mausoleums, and madrasahs, a number of buildings called tekke s were constructed to house dervishes (members of mystical fraternities) and other holy men who lived communally. The tekke (or zeviye) was often joined to a mosque or mausoleum. The entire complex was then called a külliye. The other name for Ottoman Art is Christian art.
Ottoman Art is also known as Turkish art. Turkish art refers to all works of visual arts originating from the geographical area of what is presented day Turkey.
The main contributors of the Ottoman art are the Seljuks and earlier other Turks. The prominent era of the Ottoman art is the 16th and 17th century, which is mainly associated with the imperial court.
Among the Ottoman art, the architecture by far is the greatest contribution of the Ottoman Empire that mainly includes the mosques.
Ottoman art is important due to its religious perspective. In Islam, images of human and animals are forbidden therefore, the Ottoman art focuses on calligraphy, architecture, glass making and ceramics.
The ottoman art or Turkish art is famous worldwide and holds a special place in fbe eyes of the art lovers and the people who are really close towards the art.
By
Neyha Khilji
