Cihanoğulları Principality, which established its dominance in Aydın, one of the important
"Ayanlik" centers of the Aegean Region; They built many architectural works in the surrounding villages and
settlements, especially in Aydın Güzelhisarı, and they decorated these works with various depictions according
to the characteristics of the period. The mosque, which is named after Cihanzade Mustafa Ağa, is located in
the center of Koçarlı district, an important center of the Cihanoğulları principality. The interior architecture
and decoration of the building, which has been rebuilt and repaired several times, has beautiful examples to
arouse admiration. Although it is an example of a provincial building, it looks like a capital city with its use of
high quality materials and workmanship, original and multicolored wall paintings. In this study, the wall
paintings of the Cihanzade Mustafa Ağa Mosque, whose history can be traced back to 1612M; The techniques
of making the depictions, the content of the subject and their place in the Ottoman architectural decorations
were examined.
Art of History Cihanzade Mustafa Ağa Mosque Vall Paintings Architecture and Decoration Depictions
Cihanoğulları Principality, which established its dominance in Aydın, one of the important
"Ayanlik" centers of the Aegean Region; They built many architectural works in the surrounding villages and
settlements, especially in Aydın Güzelhisarı, and they decorated these works with various depictions according
to the characteristics of the period. The mosque, which is named after Cihanzade Mustafa Ağa, is located in
the center of Koçarlı district, an important center of the Cihanoğulları principality. The interior architecture
and decoration of the building, which has been rebuilt and repaired several times, has beautiful examples to
arouse admiration. Although it is an example of a provincial building, it looks like a capital city with its use of
high quality materials and workmanship, original and multicolored wall paintings. In this study, the wall
paintings of the Cihanzade Mustafa Ağa Mosque, whose history can be traced back to 1612M; The techniques
of making the depictions, the content of the subject and their place in the Ottoman architectural decorations
were examined.
Art of History Cihanzade Mustafa Ağa Mosque Vall Paintings Depictions Architecture and Decoration
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | September 29, 2021 |
Submission Date | August 5, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Issue: 1 |