Turkish Ceramics

The art of Turkish ceramics' roots can be traced at least as far back as the Uighurs of the 8th and 9th centuries. Its subsequent development was influenced by Central Asian Karakhanid, Ghaznavid, and (especially) Seljuk art. With the Seljuks' victory over the Byzantines at Malazgirt in 1071, the art followed them into Anatolia and embarked upon a new period of strong development fostered by the Anatolian Seljuk sultanate.

Turquoise was the most frequently-used color for glaze although cobalt blue, eggplant violet, and sometimes black were also popular.

The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Enriched by the arrival of the Seljuks, the ceramic industry in Anatolia achieved a deservedly worldwide reputation with the support of the Ottoman court. Today, Kutahya has been revived as an important center of tile and ceramic-making. In addition, efforts are also being made in private workshops and educational institutions in Iznik, Istanbul, Bursa and Antalya to keep the art of traditional Turkish tiles and ceramics alive and develop it so that it can address the demands of modern-day life.

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Hidden Treasures of Europe Video

Under the slogan 'So similar, so different, so European' this clip shows just how gorgeous and surprising Southeast Europe can be. Yes, the region is different and this is what makes it so vibrant, exciting and fascinating. But is it actually that different? 

In this promotional film, Turkey is compared to Germany with skyscrapers of Turkey. Actually, it tries to emphasize that the candidate countries of the European Union's cultural and everyday life is not very different from the old members. In the film, Sweden to Montenegro, Italy to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain to Kosovo, Turkey to Germany, Austria to Croatia, England to Macedonia, France to Serbia, Albania to Greece is associated. Anybody who is not familiar with Southeast Europe would probably be surprised to find out how many treasures it has been hiding; how much potential it heralds, and how much beauty there is to discover. You should watch this promotional film of the European Union.

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The First Face Transplant Performed in Antalya

On Jan. 21, Turkish doctors for the first time in Turkey a full face transplant performed at a Turkish man.

The face of a 45-year-old donor, was used to the 19-year-old Ugur Acar a new look. The 19 year old boy running around all his life maimed because his face was almost completely burned by a fire blanket, when he was a baby 40 days old.

The operation was conducted by a special team at the Akdeniz (Mediterranean) University Hospital in Antalya.

Turkish surgery team also performed Turkey's first double arm transplant in September 2010 and the world's first womb transplant from a cadaveric donor in August 2011 in Antalya City. 

The 19-year-old Ugur Acar a new look

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The 500th follower!

It's a celebration,! In honor of my 500th follower!

Welcome to Follower number 500!

And thank you to all the rest of you who choose to visit "Antalya City Blog" and share it with friends, family and co-workers. It exists for you!

My 500th follower is Vicente Fernandez from Spain..

Antalya City blog was created in 2009. It exists for advertising Antalya City. You are able to access information about Antalya. You find very nice photos of Antalya, activities in Antalya, maps of Antalya and tourism ofices of the Republic of Turkey. In addition, you find links of the most famous hotels, discos and clubs in Antalya and very important links such as the municipality of Antalya, governorship of Antalya. I note the news events that you are interested in and provide news items that you can use through my blog. The blog of Antalya`s language is English but you can translate the blog in 16 different language. These languages are Turkish, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Arabic, Serbian, Swedish, Polish, Chinese, Finnish, Korean, Porteguese, and Japan. And now we are celebrating our 500th follower. If you want to see the heaven in the world, you should visit the Turkish Riviera where is Antalya!

Thank you for visiting my blog.

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European Tourists Enjoy the Sun, Sand and Sea in Antalya City

People enjoy the sun, sand and sea in Antalya City while Europe freezes. The temperatures are under zero degrees in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands. In the heart of Eastern Europe, 90% of the Danube River froze. In the four countries, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and Serbia, river transport has stopped.

The situation in Ukraine and Russia is very bad. There are even those who died due to cold weather conditions.

But cold weather also effective in the south of the continent.

In Italy, the situation is also bad. The centre of tourism in Italy, Canals of Venice froze.

However, the temperature is 20 degrees in Antalya City. Tourists from Europe in Antalya enjoy with the warm air, the sun and the sea.

The beaches of Antalya were filled to capacity on Sunday as people sought an escape from the cold weather of Europe.

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1st International Antalya Guitar Festival

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality works continuously to make Antalya the city of cultural and art. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is organizing the 1^st International Antalya Guitar Festival on 21-25 February at AKM.

Turkey’s recognized masters of the guitar and famous artists from Spain, Germany and Japan will attend to festival. As a part of festival, conferences and workshops will be held for students. Public concerts can be viewed for free. Antalya has announced its name worldwide with the International Piano Festival, now Guitar Festival will be hosted in Antalya.

The 1^st International Antalya Guitar Festival, which is organized by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Department of Cultural and Social Affairs, conducted by Assoc. Dr. Ahmet Kanneci, will bring people of Antalya together with the world-famous guitarist

WORLD-FAMOUS ARTISTS

During the Festival, German guitarist Nora Buschmann, Jose Manuel and Francisco Cuenca Morales, who combine piano and guitar successfully, found Duo Cuenca, Japanese classical guitarist Takeshi Tezuka and Guitar Orchestra will meet art-lovers. Turkey's world-famous guitarists Ahmet Kanneci and Eren Sualp will give a concert in the festival. Guitar artists will give concerts at evening; will also attend to conferences and trainings at daytime.

OPENING CONCERT DUO CUENCA

The 1^st International Antalya Guitar Festival has a full program. Festival will start with Duo Cuenca concert on 21 February at 20:00 at the AKM Aspendos hall. "Guitar, historical development of guitars and Turkish guitar makers” exhibition will be opened before the concert at 19:00 in the AKM foyer. The exhibition will be held for 5 days, with the participation of Turkish guitar makers, classical guitar's development in Turkey carries a different significance in terms of visibility. Conferences, on subjects such as the history of classical guitar and developments in Turkey, the situation of art and artists in Turkey, will be held during the festival. Free concerts and events will be open to the public.

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Mediterranean International Art Fair 2012 (Korean Exhibition) is opened in Antalya

Organized by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Turk-Korea Culture Exchange Association and Korea Magazine ART, the Mediterranean International Art Fair 2012, namely Korean Exhibition, is opened at Glass Pyramid Congress and Exhibition Center. 

Deputy Secretary General of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Cemal Öcal, Turkish veterans of Korean War, painters and many art-lovers were at present at the opening ceremony.

In his speech Mr. Öcal stated his pleasures for hosting such an important event and added “Korea and Turkey have been on strong relationships in terms of history and they are also blood brotherhood countries since Korean War.  It is certain that this fair will be an opportunity to enhance international cooperation in various areas of culture and art. I appreciate who helped this exhibition and also the artists of each country attended.”

 

The chairman of Korea Magazine ART, Kwon Young-il also thanked all artists attending. Then five Turkish veterans of Korean War were awarded with a medal.

There are 300 paintings of 39 artists from 9 countries such as Korea, Turkey, Germany, Russia, USA, China, Vietnam, Azerbaijan and France at the exhibition and will remain open until February 12 at Glass Pyramid Congress and Exhibition Center.

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"Turkey Now" Festival In Holland - 400 years of relations Turkey-Netherlands

The 4th Turkey Now Festival which aims to promote Turkish Art and Culture is realized between 23rd february-23rd may in Amsterdam, Lahey, Rotterdam, Uthrecht, Eindhoven and Deventer-Holland.

Leman Sam and her daughters Sevval and Şehnaz Sam will give a concert with Holland Metropol Orchestra.

During the festival there will be many Turkish Art like classical music, jazz, rock music concerts, theater, dance will be performed. 

The festival will last 3 months with 60 concerts and many cultural activities. Some of the name of turkish artist who will perform at he festival are Arif Sağ, Mercan Dede, Fuat Saka. Also Athena and Duman will give the concerts and İstanbul Balet Community will show their "Seyahatname 2" balet.

The festival will end with the concert of the Residentie Orchestra of Hüseyin Sermet.

For more information: http://www.turkeynowfestival.nl

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