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Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, TürkiyeOverview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, TürkiyeOverview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, TürkiyeA solo and group dance type, belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have derived in the West as its popularity has spread globally. In this workshop, you will be introduced to classical Turkish-style belly dancing. Participate in this workshop to […]
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, TürkiyeOverview / Description / Introduction Sufi Music is central to the Sema ceremony of the whirling dervishes, which is set to a form of music called Ayin (Ritual). The Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Sufi music. The ney has been played for 4000-5000 years; it is one of the oldest musical […]