Suleiman the Magnificent: 16th Century Ottoman Splendor

Description

Suleiman the Magnificent. Paris, French Association for Artistic Action, 1990. In-4 format, paperback, illustrated cover with color, 338 pages, catalogue of 321 descriptive entries, black and white illustrations within the text, map, glossary, bibliography, index. Very good condition. Exhibition held from February 15 to May 14, 1990 at the Grand Palais National Galleries. Contents: The Century of Suleiman the Magnificent – Map and transcription – Suleiman and his entourage – Suleiman the legislator – Suleiman, "Bestower of crowns upon the face of the world" – Suleiman, "Shadow of God on Earth" – Suleiman the Magnificent – Istanbul in the 16th century – Annex: Calligraphy, Illumination, Miniature, Bookbinding.