Creating New from the Old: Comparison Between Modern and Ottoman Architectural Designs in Turkish Mosques and Dwellings Cover Image

Eskiden Yeniyi Yaratmak: Türk Camii ve Konutlarındaki Geleneksel/Osmanlı ve Modern Mİmari Tasarımların Karşılaştırılması
Creating New from the Old: Comparison Between Modern and Ottoman Architectural Designs in Turkish Mosques and Dwellings

Author(s): İlkyaz Ariz Turan
Subject(s): Cultural history, Architecture, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, The Ottoman Empire
Published by: Uluslararası Kıbrıs Üniversitesi
Keywords: Ottoman Architecture; Contemporary or Turkey Republic Architecture; Dwellings and Mosques in Turkey;

Summary/Abstract: The developments in architecture make a statement not only in practicality but also in lifestyles needs for a particular period. There is also a direct association with the architecture with a link to lifestyle, culture, social order, and specific needs within the various areas. The current architecture in Turkey, like most parts of the world including Rome and Greece indicates the development of the landscape as well as the historical, religious, cultural, and home areas reflects understanding of architecture, evident in ottoman rule. Modern development is often one based on urban spaces while the traditional means created with religious formations that were a part of Turkey. The research will examine the different pieces of architecture associated with Turkey’s Ottoman era and contemporary classic-style influenced by European cubism and modernism and introducing westernization and secularization. Consequently, this paper intercepts the ottoman rule with contemporary architecture using literature on architecture from the perspective of historical affiliations and contemporary changes as a part of culture. The concept of architecture in contemporary times in Turkey then will look examine the contemporary artefacts. The paper also examines Ottoman architecture design elements present in modern day mosques. One such element is the dome that has continually characterized the structure of mosques and without which this Islamic symbol loses contact with the audience.

  • Issue Year: 20/2014
  • Issue No: 79
  • Page Range: 201-218
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English