History
Hand-painting penwork art (Kalem İşi) is a decorative art that developed during the Ottoman Empire. Often associated with miniature art, hand-painting played an important role in decorating handwritten books. Over time, it also began to be used in the interior decoration of mosques and palaces.
Technique
Materials
Applications
Hand-painting is used in book covers, inner pages, magazines, souvenirs, and architectural decorations. In the Ottoman period, the interior spaces of mosques and palaces were adorned with hand-painting works, which continue to appear in artworks today.
Traditional and Modern Approaches
Traditional hand-painting motifs are interpreted with innovative approaches by modern artists and find their place in contemporary works. This art has reached the present day, carrying the traces of the past with an aesthetic understanding.
Conclusion
The art of hand-painting, with its rich historical background and aesthetic values, is important as a cultural heritage. Preserving this art and passing it on to new generations is crucial for maintaining the richness of Turkish culture.
Kütahya Traditional Hand-Painting Art and Sibel Temelkıran
Sibel Temelkıran and Hand-Painting Art
Sibel Temelkıran is an experienced artist who has been involved in hand-painting art for 15 years. She both produces and trains students in various art studios in Kütahya and has represented this art in Turkey and international exhibitions. With the mission of preserving and passing on this art to younger generations, Temelkıran continues her work, aiming to transmit this important branch of Turkish classical arts to future generations.
Cultural and Historical Significance of Hand-Painting Art
The art of hand-painting, with roots tracing back to Central Asian Uighur art, has a deep history that extends through the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Used in both the interior and exterior decoration of architectural structures, this art is one of the most important reflections of Turkish aesthetic sensibility. Sibel Temelkıran reflects this heritage in her works, bringing the elegance and cultural significance of hand-painting art into the present.
The Future of the Art and its Transmission to Younger Generations
Sibel Temelkıran emphasizes that hand-painting art is a valuable heritage in danger of being forgotten and underscores the importance of introducing this art to younger generations. She believes it is necessary to promote the art more in educational institutions and to encourage young people in this field. By teaching hand-painting art in schools, she aims to pass this unique cultural heritage on to future generations.