ABSTRACT:
This book accompanied an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art (London, UK, January 22-April 12, 2005) devoted to the artistic and cultural riches of the Turkic-speaking peoples. Essays trace Turkic history and cultural development, while works of art ranging from painting and sculpture to textiles, metalwork, and ceramics reflect the artistic influences that the Turks assimilated, from their early nomadic wanderings to the glories produced during the reign of Süleyman the Magnificent. The book takes the reader on a journey from the eastern border of modern China to the Balkans in the west. Illustrated with more than 500 works.
