Tag Jean-Baptiste Vanmour

History of Art, Cultural Heritage, Ottoman History

Jean-Baptiste Vanmour’s “Recueil de cent estampes représentant différentes nations du Levant”: The Visual Construction of the East Through European Eyes

Explore Jean-Baptiste Vanmour's 1714 "Recueil de cent estampes," a groundbreaking engraving album that shaped European perceptions of the Ottoman world through 100 hand-colored plates of costumes, ceremonies, and ethnic groups.

Mirasium
May 11, 2026

Art & Aesthetics, Cultural Heritage, History & Culture, History of Art, Ottoman History

Turquerie: The 18th-Century European Craze for Ottoman Art, Fashion, and Music

Explore the Turquerie movement that captivated 18th-century Europe, turning Ottoman-inspired fashion, art, music, and coffee rituals into symbols of refinement. Discover how diplomatic visits, Lady Montagu’s letters, and master painters reshaped the West’s fascination with the East.

Mirasium
December 9, 2025