Motifs, Patterns, and Painting Techniques in Traditional Turkish Arts

Graduate / Professional

This painting class focuses on classical motifs and patterns in traditional Turkish book arts. Students learn how to draw and paint stylized flowers (such as “panch” and “khatayi”), animal figures, and abstract patterns used in Turkish as well as in Arabic and Persian Islamic manuscripts. Students also learn how to create their own compositions according to traditional artistic principals applied in Turkish book arts. In addition to developing painting skills through individualized attention and support in class, scheduled visits to the Beinecke Library enhance applied learning by encouraging students to examine artistic aspects in Turkish manuscripts. HTBA