The tendencies towards westernization tendecies in Ottaman architecture began with efforts in the late 18th century. In connection with the European countries Ottaman modernisation has its roots in the TULIP AGE during the reign of 3. Ahmed. Various visitors and envoys were sent to Europian cities, especially to Paris , to experince the cntemporary Europian customs and life. The decorative elements of the Europian Baroque and Rococo influenced the religious ottoman architecture. On the other hand, mellin, a french architect, was invited by a sister of sultan Selim 3 to istanbul and depicted the Bosphorus shores abd the pleasure mansions( or the turkish name is KONAK) placed next to the sea. Beginning wth the tlip period the upper class and the elites in the Ottoman empire started to use the oopen and public areas frequently. The traditional, introverted manner of the society began to change. Fountains and waterside resdences such as Aynalkavak kasri become popular. A water canal( other name is Cetvel-i Sim) a picnic area( Kathane) were established as recreational area. Although the tulip age ended wth a uprising it became a modek for attitudes of westernization.>>
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The most important examples of the Ottoman Baroque are the Nuruosmaniye Mosque(1748-1755) Laleli Complex( 1759-1763) and Kk Efendi Complex(1825) in stanbul. The nuruosmaniye Mosque around the Covered Bazaar was built accordng to a simple scheme and it had a single dome. However the influence of the Baroque shows tself in the semi-ovel courtyard instead of the rectangular examples of the classic ottoman mosques Laleli complex built by Mehmed Thair Aga presents a combinations of baroque with traditional decorative elements.>>
On the other hand, KkEfendi Complex in Yedikule reflects the oval form of Baroque in its courtyard in a more open manner. Concave and convex featers, solid-void differneces and the decorative aspects indicate that Kk Yal Efendi complex clearly belongrd to the Baroque age.>>
Source: History of the western architecture textbook>>
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