Turkish Bookbinding in the 15th Century: The Foundation of an Ottoman Court Style: The Foundation of an Ottoman Court Style - Hardcover

Raby, Julian

 
9781898592013: Turkish Bookbinding in the 15th Century: The Foundation of an Ottoman Court Style: The Foundation of an Ottoman Court Style

Synopsis

Produced for the Association Internationale de Bibliophilie, this book traces the development of the early Ottoman style under influence from their neighbours; the impact of the patronage of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror; and the development of the ‘classical’ style under his successor Bayezid II. A catalogue section provides beautiful illustrations of 41 masterpieces of bookbinding; with technical appendices, bibliography, concordance and index.

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About the Author

Julian Raby is director of the Freer Gallery, Washington, DC.

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