The Development of Seljuk Tile and Stucco Art

1200 CE · Konya / Sivas / Kayseri · cultural

The Anatolian Seljuks adorned the interiors of palaces and madrasas with dark blue and turquoise tilework, stucco relief and geometric interlace.

The Alâeddin Mosque in Konya, the Gök Medrese in Sivas and the Çifte Medrese in Kayseri are examples of this decorative tradition. Through it, Turkish-Islamic art established its own distinctive idiom in Anatolia.

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What was The Development of Seljuk Tile and Stucco Art?
The Anatolian Seljuks adorned the interiors of palaces and madrasas with dark blue and turquoise tilework, stucco relief and geometric interlace.
When did The Development of Seljuk Tile and Stucco Art happen?
1200 CE
Where did The Development of Seljuk Tile and Stucco Art take place?
Konya / Sivas / Kayseri