This part of the Ottoman Empire refers to the cultural art and architecture that was created by artists from the Ottoman Empire
This image is from an editorial in 1912 by David Wilson depicting the Ottoman Empire fighting against the Balkan League.
This image depicts the Ottomans defending themselves from Persian invaders. They are battling to gain control of the Middle East.
Two different styles of rugs were created during the Ottoman Empire. The first style originated in the late fifteenth century called "Usak." Only a few other towns started to produce this style of rug. This rugs were destined for use in mosques and commerce such as European markets for their large size. The rug falls into two categories: medallion and the star. The medallions consists of a linear series of central medallions and sides of half-medallions. The star consists of a floral background consisting of an alternating pattern of an eight pointed star. The subdivisions of the rug are blue and red. The other group of Ottoman Rugs were used for courts. By the end of the century, Chinese influence added a cloud and blossoming branch design. Royal rugs had greatly influenced the European industry, which copied the Ottomans' designs.
This is an image of Sahut Kula, a clock tower made by the Ottomans in Podgorica, Montenegro. Sahut Kula is one of the very few surviving Ottoman landmarks after World War II bombings.
The basic features of Ottoman architecture were exemplified by the building of the mosque of Sultan Suleyman in 1550-1557 by Sinan. Every little detail in the Ottoman mosque depicts the sultan's role as caliph, or ruler. It symbolizes how the sultan must protect holy places of worship and Islam showing their effect on civilization. Sinan's style of architecture lasted around the seventeenth century until European influence started in the eighteenth century.