Turkish Bookbinding in the 15th Century - Hardcover

Raby, Julian; Tanindi, Zeren

 
9781898592013: Turkish Bookbinding in the 15th Century

Synopsis

Produced for the Association Internationale de Bibliophilie, this book traces the development of the early Ottoman style under influence from their neighbors; the impact of the patronage of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror; and the development of the "classical" style under his successor Bayezid II. The book includes beautiful illustrations of 41 masterpieces of bookbinding with technical appendices, bibliography, concordance, and index.

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About the Author

Julian Raby is director of the Freer Gallery, Washington, DC.

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