Ottoman+Empire+(Baroque)

The Tulip period is the era in Ottoman history from 1718-1730. It can be seen as the renaissance of the Ottoman empire because many new styles of architecture began to appear.Additionally, the tulip itself was glorified, symbolizing wealth, material culture, and status. They began to take interest in water, canal making, and water side residences.

The religious composition of the Ottoman empire is predominantly Muslim.

Following this period, the architecture took a drastic turn away from the accepted norm. The Tulip period shifted to the Ottoman baroque period. Circular, curved, and wavy lines dominated the architecture of this period. Some examples include the Laleli Mosque, Nuruosnaniye Mosque, Fatih tomb, Birgi Cakiraga Mansion, and the Salimiye Barracks. The Laleli Mosque, located in Istanbul, was built by Mehmet Tahir Aga in 1783. The Nurosnaniye Mosque, built by Simeon Kalfa and Mustafa Aga, is the pinnacle of the Ottoman twist of baroque architecture.

One musical artist of the time period was Cantemir.Dimitre Cantemir was an musician, linguist, and author, and is most famous for his book "History of the Growth and Decay of the Ottoman Empire" The photo below is of Cantemir in traditional Ottoman dress. His music included Turkish music ensembles, and folk music of Moldavia.

Music link: [] .Baroque motifs in decorative art was very apparent in the swirly, curvy lines that are characteristic of Baroque art. For example, this coffee pot represented many of the themes found in Ottoman baroque architecture, and decorative art: