Kariye / Chora

A MASTERPIECE CARRYING THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE OF CENTURIES
The Chora Church, shaped into its present form in the 14th century by Theodoros Metokhites—one of history's greatest patrons of art—is a world heritage site. During the Ottoman period, it was transformed into a mosque by Atik Ali Pasha, giving it a new identity. The fascinating stories of the world-renowned mosaics and frescoes within Kariye Mosque, considered precursors of the Renaissance, await enthusiasts in this book. This limited-edition work, published in both Turkish and English by Demirören Yayınları, comes in a special case for collectors.

CNN TÜRK NEWS: Kariye/Chora: A Transformation Story from Church to Mosque

Project Director: Bedri Göğalp
Preparation for Publication: Gökhan Çavuş, Şule Onur
Preface: Doğan Hızlan, Murat Sav
Text and Translation: Şerif Yenen
Editor: Mehmet Çelik
Photos: Ozan Güzelce, Sercan Özkurnazlı
Project Consultant: Turgay Erol
Graphic Design: Tuncer Taşdöğen
Cover Design: Aydın Tibet
Media Relations: Eda Kaygalak
Contributors: Yılmaz Akkaya, Ahmet İstemkar, Özge Çiftçi, Selim Erdem Çelik
1st Edition: November 2024
Paper Type: Matte Coated
Page Count: 80
Dimensions: 33 x 48 cm
ISBN: 978-625-99827-5-5