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Silver in Turkish Art

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Kusoglu is not only a celebrated scholar of art history who introduces the arts and culture of the Ottoman civilization to the contemporary audience, but he is also a master who personally executes the arts and crafts he writes about. Some know him as an in-layer of mother-of-pearl or silver; others know him as a jeweler, a metal sculptor, or graphic designer; others still know him as a brilliant master who brought a new dimension to the art of engraving. In this study, some of the author's beautiful silver works are presented along with those from the Ottoman period.
Mehmet Zeki Kusoglu graduated from the State College of Applied Fine Arts in Turkey, and in 1964, he received a state grant, with which he went to Germany for postgraduate studies. He became interested in Turkish, Islamic, and Eastern art while conducting research in the museums and libraries in Germany and other European countries. He held exhibitions, published articles and books, gave seminars, and made more than 100 presentations at national and international conferences.
Foreword Savat (Niello) Kalem Work (Engraving) Silver Embossing Telkari (Filigree) Tombak Turkish Style Incrustation Guherse (Decorative Beading) The Seal in the Art of Engraving Ottoman Cup Holders Tepelik (Headdress Ornament) From Talisman to Ornament Censers Ottoman Belts and Buckles Ornamented Back of Mirrors Bazubend: The Pride of the Brave Silver Mushaf Cases Ibriks (Ewers) Rings Turkish Spoons and Spoon-makers Old Turkish Door Knockers Turkish Bracelets Karagoz: Turkish Shadow Play Tophane Pipe Turkish Tombstones and the Huwa'l-Baqi" (He Is The Everlasting One) Inscription Ottoman Visiting Cards Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Prayer Beads The Signatures of Calligraphers
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