Ottoman

Architecture with domed mosques and palaces.

Overview

Ottoman architecture, using stone and brick, features mosques, palaces, and bathhouses, prominent in Turkey, 14th-19th century.

Core Characteristics

• Large domed mosques.
• Ornate tiled interiors.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Süleymaniye Mosque (Turkey, 1558).
• Topkapi Palace (Turkey, 1465).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Religious: Mosques.
• Ottoman Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Ottoman craftsmen, it blends Byzantine and Islamic styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Dome (element), Byzantine Architecture (movement)