Digital Memory of Anatolian Cultural Heritage
Digital Memory of Anatolian Cultural Heritage
In the portrait of Mehmed the Conqueror by Nakkaş Sinan Bey, does the rose he holds represent Prophet Muhammad or Islamic civilization? An iconographic reading and symbolism analysis.
Uncover the story of Siyer-i Nebi, the magnificent 1595 Ottoman manuscript depicting the life of Prophet Muhammad. Learn about its unique iconography, dispersed volumes, and the artists who created it.
Explore the mystical Mi‘raj through the eyes of two geniuses: the dizzying golden vortex of Safavid miniaturist Sultan Muhammad and the ecstatic “Chorus of the Dervishes” by Ludwig van Beethoven. A transcultural journey where art and music depict the Prophet’s sacred ascension.