A 'Day of Special Interest' with two lectures on Istanbul, with emphasis on it's many architectural marvels.
In 1453, the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II conquered the much-coveted city of Constantinople and set about transforming it into his imperial capital. It was the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire at the peak of its power during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent. Money was pouring into the Ottoman capital and being invested in architecture, ceramics, textiles and manuscripts. Explore the architectural marvels of Istanbul all being iconic landmarks such as Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and more.
Coffee at 10.30
1st Lecture: 11:00 to 12.30
Lunch 12.30 to 14.00
2nd Lecture: 14.00 to 15:30
How to book this event:
Contact Ann Macpherson on 07790 600198 or 01829 863474 for details.
The cost is £45
An all-day parking concession at TCC has been authorised for this event.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Dr Antonia Gatward Cevizli
Dr Antonia Gatward Cevizli is an independent art historian specialising in both Italian Renaissance art and Ottoman art. She gained her PhD from the University of Warwick. Her publications focus on cultural and diplomatic exchange between the Italian city-states and the Ottomans. Antonia has lectured for a number of institutions including Sabancı University, Istanbul; Sotheby’s Institute of Art; the National Gallery; the V&A Academy and The Courtauld summer school. Her interests are wide-ranging and she also worked across the collections of both Tate Modern and Tate Britain as a professional guide. She has lived in Siena, Venice and Istanbul.
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