Digital Memory of Anatolian Cultural Heritage
Digital Memory of Anatolian Cultural Heritage
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.
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.
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.