Soft cover. Condition: New. TANINDI, ZEREN - AYSE ALDEMIR KILERCIK Sakip Sabanci Museum Collection of the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy. [Exhibition catalogue]. Istanbul: Sakip Sabanci Museum, 2012. 4to., 382 p., color ills. Paperback. New ISBN: 9786054348336 CATALOG: Turkish & Islamic arts KEYWORDS: book Binding Manuscripts Calligraphy Calligrapher Islamic art Ottoman art Koran Sultan's signature Illumination Miniature At its 10th anniversary, S U Sakip Sabanci Museum (SSM) is re-launching its 'The Arts of the Book and the Calligraphy Collection' at Atli Kosk (Horse Mansion) with a new design and a contemporary display approach as of 10th of May. SSM digitalized its collections and archive to provide a detailed look at the valuable and rare manuscripts of the Turkish and Islamic Art. Interactive methods in the exhibition halls, such as the animations that linked to iPad applications with 'augmented reality', offer unusual experiences to visitors. Sakip Sabanci Collection of the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy consists of more than 200 examples of illuminated Korans, prayer books, calligraphic compositions, albums and panels written by well-known calligraphers, illuminated official documents bearing the imperial cipher of the Ottoman sultans as well as calligrapher's tools, all produced during a period extending from the end of the 14th century to the 20th century. With the vision to spread traditional arts, SSM also includes some unique artwork from contemporary artists. In this context, with the new presentation of the collection, the calligraphic composition referring calligraphy exercises of Ahmet Oran dated 2005-2006 greets the visitors. Turkey's one of the most renowned contemporary artist Kutlug Ataman's video, reminding the calligraphic mirror compositions known as musenna or aynali reveals the link of the exhibition to contemporary arts. The special exhibition catalogue is also published in Turkish and English for the enthusiasts who wish to examine closely the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection. Within the framework of the exhibition, a documentary film?showing the manuscript book production in all its phases?realized with the collaboration of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and the Sakip Sabanci Museum aims at informing the visitors about this difficult creation process. Panel discussions, seminars and adult workshops will also be held during the exhibition. Book arts expert Prof. Dr. Francois Deroche from Paris Sorbonne University will be hosting a 'Codicology' seminar on the 12th of May. Panel discussion titled 'Sultan Bayezid II, On the 500th year of his death: Books, Poets, Artists' will be held on the 26th of May. The reign of Sultan Bayezid II and the relations with the West will be discussed by academicians, and will be followed by the launch of a facsimile edition of a poetry book, an eulogy from the SSM's collection written for Sultan Bayezid II. An adult education program on 'The Art of Calligraphy ?Tradition and Contemporary Applications' by Assist. Prof. Ali Riza Ozcan will be organized between May 21- June 25, 2012. Additionally, educational programs for children will continue. Seller Inventory # 45277

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