Istanbul, the city of a hundred mosques, has a long and fascinating history. Mehmet II…assembled the best craftsmen of his day to complete massive construction projects. One of the most sought after artisans in the land was the tile-maker, Abdul Hay, whose unique, vibrant tomato red tiles would soon beautify many buildings in Mehmet’s new capital. This book recounts the remarkable story of early Ottoman tile-making …
By: | Nagy, Luqman |
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Language: | English |
Format: | Softcover, Art Paper |
Pages: | 61 pp with glossary and comprehension questions |
Publisher: | DarUsSalam, Riyadh, 2011 |
Dimensions: | 24 x 16.5 cm / 9.5 x 6.5 inches |
ISBN-13: | 9786035000970 |
Topic: | Islamic History – Architecture – Ottoman – Pre-teen and up |