Architecture, Ceremonial, And Power by Gülru Necipoğlu
The Topkapi Palace in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries
This scholarly work delves into the intricate relationship between architecture, ceremonial practices, and the assertion of power within the Ottoman Empire, particularly during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. It explores how architectural spaces, such as palaces and mosques, were meticulously designed to reflect and reinforce the political and religious authority of the sultan. Through a detailed analysis of ceremonial rituals and spatial organization, the book highlights the symbolic and practical roles that architecture played in the expression of imperial ideology and the consolidation of power in the 16th century Ottoman court.
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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