Sinan: Architect of Suleyman the Magnificent and the Ottoman Golden Age

Author: John Freely Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 144 Sinan was the greatest architect of the Ottoman Golden Age - when the Empire reached its zenith of power and magnificence. His style marks the apogee of Turkish art and this volume is a magnificent testament to the achievement of a man who stamped his imprint on an entire culture Beginning as a military engineer and designer of fortifications, he was appointed Chief Imperial Architect in 1538. While Michelangelo was working...Read more