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IZNIK ART

A MAGNIFICENT HERITAGE FROM THE HISTORY: IZNIK TILES

Chintemani Design

Worldwide famous Iznik Tiles reached their zenith in the 16th-17th centuries during the Ottoman period, but due to several reason, their production and related know how totally vanished in the 18th century.

Iznik quartz tiles are the result of extremely difficult production methods which when carried out successfully, is realized with an extra-white undercoating, very hard glaze and under glaze decoration. Due to the fact the biscuit the undercoating and the glaze contain % 85 of quartz and also that the composition of all involved materials is distributed across a wide thermal spectrum at temperatures exceeding 900 C, these tiles are recognized in ceramic literature as being very difficult to achieve.

The quartz tiles contain a network of pores which act to protect them against the effects of extreme minus and plus temperatures by allowing the four layers of the tile both to expand and to contract.

Sazyolu Style/15-16.centuries

Sounds  are absorbed with the help of the network of pores and because the layer of glaze has a reflecting feature, sound waves can be spread homogeneously, creating an acoustic effect. That is one of the reasons why these tiles are used in the mosques.

The quart mineral and the network of pores help heat isolation that makes the room breathe and keep   them warm during winter and cool in summer.

As the layer of glaze reflects the light in the correct way, the colors under the glaze are shiny. Thus the rooms look wider and more spacious.

The smooth layer of glaze allows water  to flow, therefore it avoids bacteria formation and prevents the surface to become mouldy. Thus Iznik Tiles can be used outdoors and in wet areas. They strengthen the structure of the walls they are applied on, thanks to their durability and weight.

Rumi Style/13.century design

The colors used in the tiles especially  the coral red, include complex mixtures and are much difficult  to obtain and apply. These colors which are obtained according to the traditional methods, reflect the shades of semi-precious stones such as malachite, coral, lapis lazuli and protect their luminosity for centuries. In terms of form and design Iznik tiles are a perfect decorative element in modern architecture.

ISTANBUL



ISTANBUL:CIVILIZATION OF WATER

A Documentary About  Secret Treasure of Istanbul
Water Scales, Fountains, Sebils and Sadirvans


Producer –Director: Şükrü Sim

The Basilica Cistern(Yerebatan Sarnıcı) Istanbul



İstanbul is the leading city where the architectural art reaches it’s peak in water structures. “İstanbul: Civilization of Water”, reveals many of the structures which have resisted time over a thousand years since the Rome-Byzantine and Ottoman eras. The documentary which was filmed over than a year, shows detailed information about the dams and aqueducts along the historical Kırkcesme, Halkali and Hamidiye water ways, along with the cistern, maksems, water scales, fountains, sebils and sadirvans, which were also used to store and distrubute water in the city. The documentary presents an unmached opportunity to fully understand this extraordinary system, in it’s integrity by giving new meaning to the structures which the people fo Istanbul pass by everyday.

 

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ISTANBUL

NEW METRO SUBWAY STATION IN ISTANBUL WITH FLOWERS AND TREES

Prime Minister Erdoğan, in Istanbul, ending the construction of 4 Levent-Haciosman Metro Subway Station Line Haciosman attended the opening ceremony of the last section.

New Metrostation (Hacı Osman) in Istanbul opened by Prime Minister Erdoğan

Speaking at the opening ceremony Station Metro Station Haciosman Darussafaka Prime Minister Erdogan said: "Today we opened the last chapter, only one station, but also a full-fledged transfer center. 90 million pounds cost of 600 vehicles built, this station With a capacity of 4-storey car park is located 2 subway floor. The station, bus and mini bus bays, taxi coming from the direction of Saunders with pockets of public transport, rail system that integrates a center. The subway line, the ongoing construction of the Marmaray, Kadıköy-Kartal, Bus Station When integrated with line-Bagcilar-Ikitelli, Istanbul's transportation will be eliminated from the concept.''

Chintemani is the most common pattern in Iznik Tile Art

Charming panels produced by Iznik Foundation

A large Rumi design panel with turquoise and manganase

This panel is the first application Fig Tree design in Iznik Tile Art

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“ONE MASTER- THOUSAND MASTERS” SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT

Anadolu Sigorta announced its 85th year with a social responsibility project.
“One master- Thousand masters” project aims to revive the disappearing local crafts in Turkey.
In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the project aims to support local professions, to transfer the experiences of local craftsmen to younger generations, to create job opportunities for young people and to preserve the local values in the long run.
There are three parties involved in this project. The Ministry, NGO's and the company.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism provides technical assistance and coordinates the vocational courses in the selected cities. The NGOs prepare the content of the courses, choose attendees and give education. Anadolu Sigorta finances, communicates and coordinates the project.
The project is planned for a period of 10 years. Each year 5 cities and 5 new crafts are selected. 20 people attend the courses, in each city.
As a result, in ten years time 1000 new craftsmen who have been trained by the masters of local crafts will be presented to the community.
Selected cities and crafts in 2010:

• Eskişehir:   Meerschaum embroidery
• Gaziantep: Kutnu weaving
• Bursa :       Karagöz depict
• Trabzon :   Kazaz craft
• Edirne :      Edirne work

Selected cities and crafts in 2011:

• Çorum:  Lance cloth weaving
• Hatay:   Silk  weaving
• Mardin: Stone-cutting
• Sivas:   Horn rake making
• Van:      Niello silver craftsman