Traditional Turkish Arts

The Department of Traditional Turkish Arts is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and advancing the rich heritage of Turkish traditional arts through a comprehensive educational program. This department focuses on various authentic art forms including Calligraphy, Ornamentation Art, Miniature Painting, Glazed Tile Art, Bookbinding, Hand-Carving, and Carpet, Rug, and Cloth Design. The program’s core mission is to cultivate a deep respect and understanding of these centuries-old traditions while contextualizing them within contemporary artistic practices.

Students receive extensive training in both the historical and technical aspects of each discipline. The curriculum emphasizes mastery of authentic materials, traditional patterns, and techniques, ensuring that students develop the skills necessary to create original works that honor traditional aesthetics yet are relevant to modern audiences. Through theoretical courses in art history, design principles, and cultural studies, combined with practical workshops and studio practice, students learn to balance heritage with innovation.

The program fosters creativity grounded in tradition, encouraging students to explore stylistic authenticity and cultural significance while applying rigorous craftsmanship. Graduates are prepared for careers as artisans, designers, educators, and cultural conservators, equipped to contribute to the preservation and evolution of Turkish traditional arts locally and internationally. By instilling both artistic excellence and cultural consciousness, the department plays a crucial role in sustaining Turkey’s intangible cultural heritage for future generations.