Ottoman+Culture


 * Ottoman Culture** C.K.

Since the Ottoman Empire was so large, their culture was a coalition of many different cultures. Some of the civilizations conquered include Albania, Bulgaria, Crete, Thrace, Greece, Macedonia, Rhodes, Serbia, Ukraine, Palastine, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan, and Libya. This Empire covered much of the Mediteranian sea while adopting the traditions, art and institutions of cultures in these regions and adding new dimensions to them. 

**Art** During the Ottoman empire, a large amount of natural resources allowed for arts of tile working, carpet weaving, and jewelry to emerge. The availability of ceramics allowed for the making of tiles like the one below.  Brought from Asia, the skill of carpet weaving was triggered by the supply of silk and cotton. Rugs were not only on the floors, but hung on walls for insulation and decoration.  The vast supply of diamonds, gold, silver, and other gems made for extradinary jewels.  **Language** The Ottoman-Turkish language was a mix between Arabic and Persian. They advanced in Calligraphy, the art of words, and mastered cursive.  **Music and Dance**  Apart from the music traditions of its constituent peoples, the Ottoman Empire evolved a distinct style of court music, Ottoman classical music. This was a principally vocal form, with instrumental accompaniment, built on a set of melodic systems, with a corresponding set of rhythmic patterns. Dancers included female belly dancers and male acrobat-like dancers. **Architecture** Ottoman architecture consisted of Iranian and Seljuk ideas. Their architecture is best displayed in large, public buildings such as mosques and Caravanserais. They incorperated natural light into the arches and domes to create an elegant space. For example the Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey(Below).  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Food** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Turkish coffee, breads, and candies is what the Ottoman Empire is known for. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Religion** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Ottoman Empire were tolerant of many religions meaning that Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all lived in peace. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Works Consulted** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; line-height: 200%; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -0.5in; vertical-align: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“Cultural Life in the Ottoman Empire.” //<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism //. N.p., 2005. Web. 24 May 2011. <http://www.kultur.gov.tr/‌EN/‌belge/‌2-15700/‌cultural-life-in-the-ottoman-empire.html>. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; line-height: 200%; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -0.5in; vertical-align: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“Ottoman Empire.” //<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">BBC //. BBC, 4 Sept. 2009. Web. 24 May 2011. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/‌religion/‌religions/‌islam/‌history/‌ottomanempire_1.shtml>. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; line-height: 200%; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -0.5in; vertical-align: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wikipedia contributors. “Ottoman Empire .” //<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia //. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 23 May 2011. Web. 24 May 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/‌wiki/‌Ottoman_Empire#Culture>.