An Iconographic Explanation of a Unique Usak Praying Rug From the 16th Century A. D.

Yıl 2005, Sayı: 5, 181 - 189, 01.12.2005

M. Önder Çokay

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A work of art must have content to be a work of art. Most carpets have contents in their design. They carry messages about religious and social subjects in their compositions and motifs. Carpets and kilims are symbolic art pieces. Everything has a reason and everything has a sense. A unique 120X180 cm Uşak praying rug in the Berlin Islamic Art Museum is a religious because of its art piece format and composition. Consequently, it carries a religious message. On condition that the position of the Prophet Mohammad is in the Sevr mountain, the middle niche aims to explain of God’s protection and donation

16. YÜZYILA AİT BİR ÜNİK UŞAK SECCADESİ’NİN İKONOGRAFİK DEĞERLENDİRMESİ

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