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Diwani style - a calligraphic variety of Arabic script
27.03.2010. in Art History
Diwani style was a formal calligraphy style of the Ottoman court and used for the most significant documents such as the diplomatic decree (called Ferman) and legal documents (called Berat).
Painting on ceramic tiles
26.03.2010. in Art History
One of the most advanced forms of Ottoman art is a painting on ceramic tiles. This form of decoration is a trademark of indoor decorating of Ottoman mosques and other buildings. Usually this was a large wall compositions.