Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics

By Walter Denny

In this beautifully illustrated book, Walter Denny presents a vision of one of the best-known and most internationally renowned Islamic art forms: Iznik ceramics. Covering both Iznik pieces de forme... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500517886
• ISBN13: 9780500517888
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: THAMES HUDSON
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful book

This is the authoritative work on the magnificent ceramics and tilework of 16th century Ottoman Turkey, one of the high points of Islamic art. Beautiful photographs; informative, readable text.

What a gorgeous book!

I have been a collector of pottery for years. I own several pieces of Iznik pottery because I find the artistry superb. My husband gave me this book for Christmas and I have been learning so much more about the pieces I own, the culture behind them, the motifs, etc. The photos in the book and the quality of the print process and binding are fabulous. I am now proud to display this book on the table beside my pottery collection. If you are a lover of beautiful art, a student of Ottoman culture or just a fan of gorgeous books... Do not think twice. This book s a wonderful publication!

16th Century Artistry.

The book tells a fascinaing story,accompnied by beautifully presented colour plates of work done by skilled 16th century craftsmen. Some of the pieces and tilework can still be seen in Istanbul today.

Life-changing book

I'm not a fan of art or religion, I'm a practical sort of girl. I took a class on Islamic art though, and found myself fascinated by Ottoman ceramics. Finding this book in the library, I sat down and flipped through it, and to my surprise, found myself crying. Crying, because everything in this book was so beautiful. I've never done that before. I have to buy this book. I must own this. I've never felt so moved by anything my whole life, and I don't say that lightly. The photographs are exquisite, the details visible are finer than the unaided eye can see. The colors are beyond words. The historical context presented is well-written, interesting and exciting. I told my teacher after the class that she'd opened the door to a whole new world for me, and this book just blew that door off its hinges. Buy this book.