"Harem Tiles: 17th Century Tile Panel Designs of the Harem Section in Topkapi Palace" Fatma Zehra Dumlupınar

"Harem Tiles: 17th Century Tile Panel Designs of the Harem Section in Topkapi Palace"

Summary:

"Harem Tiles: 17th Century Tile Panel Designs of the Harem Section in Topkapi Palace" delves into the intricate tilework of the Harem section of Topkapi Palace. Since its construction, Topkapi Palace and the Harem have fascinated and intrigued visitors. Originally a predominantly wooden structure, the Harem was rebuilt or repaired after two major fires during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV, using stone and adorned with tiles produced in İznik workshops. The tiles, dating from the second half of the 17th century, feature unique design elements and colors characteristic of their era.

This study identifies the locations and dimensions of the 17th-century tile panels in the Topkapi Palace Harem through schematic plans, and then examines each panel individually, focusing on their photographs, schematics, colors, and compositional features. The book classifies, evaluates, and compares these tiles, providing a comprehensive analysis of their artistic and historical significance.

Publication Details:

Title: Harem Tiles: 17th Century Tile Panel Designs of the Harem Section in Topkapi Palace (Harem Çinileri: Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi 17. Yüzyıl Çini Pano Tasarımları)

Author: Fatma Zehra Dumlupınar

Binding: Hardcover

Dimensions: 24 x 32 cm

Pages: 360 pages, illustrated with 2 folded plates

Print Edition: 1st Edition

Publication Year: 2023

Paper Type: First quality paper

Language: Turkish

Category: Ceramics/Tiles