Book Review

Architecture and Material Politics in the Fifteenth-Century Ottoman Empire

Volume: 30 Number: 59 July 25, 2025
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Architecture and Material Politics in the Fifteenth-Century Ottoman Empire

Abstract

The review discusses Patricia Blessing’s book on fifteenth-century Ottoman architecture, emphasizing the book's approach to architecture as a dynamic field shaped by cultural and political mediation rather than a precursor to classical forms. It explores the diverse influences on Ottoman design, including Timurid, Byzantine, and Mamluk elements, highlighting the material politics involved.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

History of Architecture

Journal Section

Book Review

Publication Date

July 25, 2025

Submission Date

April 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 30 Number: 59

Chicago
Sümer, Abdullah Sami. 2025. “Architecture and Material Politics in the Fifteenth-Century Ottoman Empire”. Dîvân Disiplinlerarası Çalışmalar Dergisi 30 (59): 333-36. https://izlik.org/JA74RM24NX.

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