“Mimar Sinan was the chief Ottoman architect and civil engineer for sultans Suleiman I, Selim II, and Murad III. He was responsible for the construction of more than three hundred major structures, and other more modest projects..”
When you read an encyclopedic information about Sinan (the architect), you will probably read some things like above.. But i want to write something about Mimar Sinan as a citizen of Istanbul. When i go anywhere in Istanbul, i see one of more works of art which was done by him, unexceptionally. That is to say, Istanbul is Sinan and Sinan is Istanbul. He had constructed this city again again, he signed his name every part of this area. Today now, lots of artitects haven’t achieved this success.
Lets come to our title, why i use this? I was only inspired by Da Vinci Code.. But when i wrote “Mimar Sinan Code” in search engine, i didn’t beleived in my eyes.Because there are lots of humours and conspiracy theory about Sinan’s artworks. And i decided no to write them on this blog J But i just say one thing, Sinan had known the 5th arithmetical operations.. Thought provoking..
Anyway, let’s look at two of famous works of art..
The Suleimanie Mosque:
The Suleimanie Mosque was built on the order of sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan. The construction work began in 1550 and the mosque was finished in 1557.
The mosque is modeled in part on the style of a Byzantine basilica, particularly the Hagia Sophia, which was perhaps a conscious move on the part of the sultan to create a continuity and a symbolic connection with the city's past.
Ibrahim Pasha Palace
İbrahim Pasha Palace, which is claimed to be bigger and more magnificent than Topkapı Palace by the history has been the stage of many weddings, feasts and celebrations as well as rebellions and turmoil and called with the name of İbrahim Pasha(Grand Vizier) after the death of this person in 1536. It has been used by other grand viziers, and had functions such as barracks, embassy palace, register office, Janissary band house, sewing workshop and prison. And Mimar Sinan was constructed this famous palace.
There are lots of Sinan's masterpieces in Istanbul, but i showed you two of them. Dear reader, if you want to know other magnificant works of arts which was done by Sinan, i will offer to you a site "Respect to Sinan". In this site, a group (ÇEKÜL) did Respect to Sinan Project and they prepared a map which showed us, Sinan's artitecture in Istanbul and other places. You will find lots of photos, information, maps and guides. Here is the link; http://www.sinanasaygi.org
Warm Regards..
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