The Ascension and the Stages of the Journey in Ottoman Cultural Context: The Ascension and the Three Holy Cities of Islam in Literature, Music, and Illustrated Manuscripts – Volume 1

The Ascension and the Stages of the Journey in Ottoman Cultural Context: The Ascension and the Three Holy Cities of Islam in Literature, Music, and Illustrated Manuscripts – Volume 1

This work is a comprehensive study examining how the Prophet Muhammad's journey to the Ascension was interpreted in the Ottoman cultural and artistic world. The first volume explores the multifaceted reflections of Ascension narratives through literature, music, and illustrated manuscripts. The depictions of the Ascension in Ottoman poetry, the symbolic uses of the sacred journey in musical forms, and the scenes of the Ascension seen in miniature art are examined in detail. Furthermore, the historical, religious, and aesthetic meanings of the Ascension narratives within the context of the three holy cities of Islam—Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem—are revealed. This critical and interdisciplinary approach shows the reader not only the narrative of a religious event but also the perception of sacred space in the Ottoman mindset, how art is intertwined with faith, and its reflection in cultural memory. It is an indispensable resource for both academics and art and culture enthusiasts.

Authors: Nicole Kançal, Ayşe Taşkent

 Publisher: Dergâh Publications

 ISBN: 9786257660655

 Binding: Hardcover

 Language: Turkish

 Dimensions: 24 x 30 cm

 Number of Pages: 756 pages