Uncategorized Art, Culture, and an Important Exhibition Posted by Content Creator On June 13, 2023 0 comments My dear readers, if you were to ask me, “How can I find happiness and peace?” I would ask you in return, “How interested are you in art, culture, history, and books?”I know this from my own life. Whenever I distance myself from music, painting, and exhibitions, I feel a sense of emptiness. Art and culture give me a feeling of wholeness and belonging.The strongest bridges between people, societies, and nations are built through art and culture. In short, art and culture are the lifeblood of my existence.This weekend, I received a wonderful invitation to an exhibition from Ms. İnci Ertuğrul and Ms. Feride Özal.Together with my spouse, we wandered through the exhibition held at the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and got lost in time, history, and art. We completely lost track of time. History and art were intertwined. We also had the chance to tour the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts itself, which I highly recommend visiting.Culture and art do not just inform people; they also bring happiness and peace. They heal the human soul.Without further ado, I would like to share details about this extraordinary exhibition with you.For the first time in Turkey, works of illumination (Tezhip) and miniature paintings by Iranian artists are being exhibited, offering a journey through the history of handicrafts with pieces from different periods.All of these works, showcased at the “Mim Alef” gallery directed by Azam Eisazadeh and Maryam Khorrami, bear the signature of 20 Iranian women artists.Among the exhibited works are portraits of Imam Ali, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, and Ottoman Sultans, as well as miniatures of Shahs from the Safavid and Qajar eras, which hold a special place in the collection.In the miniatures, there are texts from Shahnameh by Ferdowsi — one of Iran’s greatest poets — which recounts Iranian legends, as well as poems by many other renowned poets. The techniques used in these pieces reflect the mastery and depth that Iran holds in these art forms. In the compositions, mythical motifs such as the Simurgh bird and angels stand out.During the Safavid era (1501–1736), miniature painting and calligraphy held a significant place among handicrafts. It is known that Safavid rulers supported painters and calligraphers, who designed architectural decorations, drew carpet patterns, and determined the shapes and ornaments of ceramic and glassware. Art historians describe this period as “an age of high technique and aesthetics in art, a true golden age.” Changes that took place during the following Qajar Dynasty (1794–1925) are also reflected in the works displayed in this exhibition. https://www.milliyet.com.tr/yazarlar/cengiz-hortoglu/sanat-kultur-ve-onemli-bir-sergi-2678044
