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| Sinan Diaryz: A Walking Tour of Mimar Sinan's Monuments Author: Ann Pierpont
ISBN: 9944424080
Publisher: Citlembik/Nettleberry Publications
Copyright: ©2007
Pages: 0
Language: English
Binding: softcover, 7.5 x 8.3 in./ 19 x 21 cm
Price: $30.00 Use the links to the left to purchase this book using PayPal or Amazon.
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Who was Mimar Sinan? Ann Pierpont, intrigued by what she had seen of the Ottoman dynasty's premier architect's work, embarked on an expedition to find out more about the man, his design sensibility and the milieu in which he lived. Surprised that this great man's work had not been made accessible to the public with a handy guide to his monuments, Pierpont undertook the project herself and has published a walking guide to Sinan's works in Istanbul and beyond. To make the details of his working life and its challenges more immediate, the author takes on the point of view of the Master himself, writing her guide in the format of Sinan's diary, with detailed descriptions of his architectural choices and innovations complementing the diary entries.
For the novice Mimar Sinan enthusiast or for the architectural scholar who would like to know more about the master architect's life and lesser-known structures, this guide is a must!
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About the Author
Ann Pierpont was born in California and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1968 with a degree in art. A professional cook for many years, she finally traveled to Turkey in 1993. Her passion for antiquities and art drew her back to the abundance Turkey offers, and subsequently to the works of the country's master Ottoman architect, Sinan. An avid walker and enthusiastic about Sinan's buildings, it seemed natural to design a walking tour, incorporating her illustrations and photos. Now retired, she continues her studies of the Turkish language and the history of its people.
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