Istanbul Ankara - World City Stroll - Architectural Culture - European Part

Author: Cao Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: While introducing Turkish architectural culture, this book also incorporates local customs, fascinating anecdotes, and diverse cultural elements, enriching the content and enhancing readability. It aims to provide readers with a better understanding of the evolution of cities and architecture. The book is both educational and entertaining, offering readers basic knowledge to improve their cultural literacy while also serving as a reference for those preparing to travel. For professionals in architecture and urban design, it is also a way to explore world architectural and artistic cultures. The peak of Ottoman Turkish architecture occurred in the mid-16th century during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Representative works include the Shehzade Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the later Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. All of these follow the model of the Hagia Sophia in terms of form, grand and magnificent. However, the Shehzade Mosque and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque exhibit a clearer relationship between their structural systems and forms. Another significant feature of Turkish mosques lies in their interior decorations. The prohibition of idolatry in Islam first appears in the Quran, and Muslim theologians further argue that depicting living beings is an infringement on the privileges of the creator.