Tulips, arabesques and turbans : decorative arts from the Ottoman Empire

Name/Title

Tulips, arabesques and turbans : decorative arts from the Ottoman Empire

Entry/Object ID

pa.NK1465.T8 1982

Description

Brochure from a traveling exhibition organized by Yanni Petsopoulos (London). "Exhibition comprised of over two hundred examples of calligraphy, metalware, textiles, ceramics and painting from the 16th and 17th centuries when the Ottoman Empire was at its peak."

Context

Exhibit on display at The David and Alfred Smart Gallery, The University of Chicago, October 7th-December 5th, 1982.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Nancy Micklewright

Notes

Gift of Nancy Micklewright, July 2025.

Lexicon

Search Terms

decoration and ornament--turkey, islamic decoration and ornament--turkey

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Exhibition catalog

Accessories

Accessory

Ephemera

Notes

Symposium schedule and business card tucked inside.

Book Details

Author

The David and Alfred Smart Gallery

Publisher

The David and Alfred Smart Gallery

Place Published

City

Chicago, IL

Date Published

1982

Notes

Length: 10

Location

Shelf

Pamphlet Collection

Room

Library, Studio