Ottoman Craftsmen

Islamic imperial builders.

Overview

Ottoman Craftsmen, using stone and tile, built mosques and palaces in Ottoman Empire, 13th–19th century.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate domes, tilework.
• Symmetrical, grand designs.
• Islamic aesthetic.

Notable Works

• Süleymaniye Mosque (Turkey, 1558).
• Topkapi Palace (Turkey, 1478).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 13th–19th century.
• Religious, Civic: Mosques, palaces.
• Ottoman Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defined Ottoman architectural grandeur.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Symbolism (theory), Dome (element), Islamic (movement)