Sinan by John Freely

Sinan by John Freely

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Sinan was the greatest architect of the Ottoman Golden Age of the sixteenth century when the Ottoman Empire reached its zenith of power and magnificence. His style marks the apogee of Turkish art. This book deals with his life and work.

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Sinan by John Freely

Sinan was the greatest architect of the Ottoman Golden Age of the sixteenth century when the Ottoman Empire reached its zenith of power and magnificence. His style marks the apogee of Turkish art. This book deals with his life and work.
John Freely has taught physics and the history of science at Bogazici University (formerly Robert College) in Istanbul since 1960, with sojourns in New York, Boston, London, Athens, Oxford and Venice. He is the author of over forty books. Augusto Romano Burelli was the Director of the Department of Architectural Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice from 1991 to 1997. His particular interests are Sinan, and the architecture of Schinkel, Unger and Behrens in Berlin. Ara Güler is one of Turkey’s – indeed the world’s – greatest photographers.
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ISBN 13 9780500343111
ISBN 10 050034311X
Title Sinan
Author John Freely
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2015-08-31
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.