There is a lack of artistic artefacts (paintings or sculptures) from the early Ottomans, however it is evident from the surviving buildings that Byzantine, Mamluk and Persian traditions impacted Ottoman art. When the Ottomans conquered the former Byzantine capital Constantinople, art and architecture experienced significant changes. However many people still wonder What rulers of the Ottoman Empire were interested in developing the art and architecture of the empire and what were their approaches to it?
Many rulers were interested in developing art and architecture under their rule, such as Mehmed I who was “one of the greatest Renaissance patrons of his time” (THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART). He ordered two palaces as well as a mosque complex to be built, which merged religious, educational, social, and commercial facilities. Mehmed’s buildings were mostly inspired by Turkish, Perso-Islamic, and Byzantine artistic traditions, which resulted in them displaying a unique Ottoman style. …show more content…
The triumphant victory against the Safavids at a battle in Anatolia in 1514, and the addition of Mamluk Syria, Egypt, and the Holy Cities of Islam (Mecca and Medina) to the Ottoman empire under Selim I, led to the presence of Iranian and Arab artists and scholars at the ottoman court.
The reign of Süleyman is considered the peak of Ottoman art and culture, as well as its military and political power. During this time, hundreds of buildings were created throughout the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the distribution of Ottoman society. Among the most exceptional achievements were the mosques and religious centres built by Sinan, one of the most famous Islamic architects. Even after Süleyman’s death, patrons from the royal family and ruling elite sponsored the development of architecture and art throughout the
Many rulers were interested in developing art and architecture under their rule, such as Mehmed I who was “one of the greatest Renaissance patrons of his time” (THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART). He ordered two palaces as well as a mosque complex to be built, which merged religious, educational, social, and commercial facilities. Mehmed’s buildings were mostly inspired by Turkish, Perso-Islamic, and Byzantine artistic traditions, which resulted in them displaying a unique Ottoman style. …show more content…
The triumphant victory against the Safavids at a battle in Anatolia in 1514, and the addition of Mamluk Syria, Egypt, and the Holy Cities of Islam (Mecca and Medina) to the Ottoman empire under Selim I, led to the presence of Iranian and Arab artists and scholars at the ottoman court.
The reign of Süleyman is considered the peak of Ottoman art and culture, as well as its military and political power. During this time, hundreds of buildings were created throughout the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the distribution of Ottoman society. Among the most exceptional achievements were the mosques and religious centres built by Sinan, one of the most famous Islamic architects. Even after Süleyman’s death, patrons from the royal family and ruling elite sponsored the development of architecture and art throughout the