A Masterpiece from Word to Image: Siyer-i Nebi
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.
Mirasium
Digital Memory of Anatolian Cultural Heritage
Mirasium
Digital Memory of Anatolian Cultural Heritage
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The Mi‘raj in Art and Music: Sultan Muhammad’s Cosmic Vortex and Beethoven’s Mystical Ascension
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.
Ottoman Visual Witness: Matrakçı Nasuh and the Beyan-ı Menazil Miniatures
Explore the 16th-century topographic miniatures of Ottoman polymath Matrakçı Nasuh, who visually chronicled the Iraqayn campaign. Discover his unique “Matraki” style and the cities of Anatolia and the Middle East.