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Mosaic

Mosaic

(3072 words)
July 15, 2026

Mosaic is a two- or three-dimensional pictorial technique formed by arranging small pieces of stone, glass, ceramic, marble, paper, or similar hard materials side by side on a specific surface to create a pattern or figure. The visual images produced by this technique are also referred to by the same name. The art of mosaic has been widely used throughout history in architectural structures for flooring, wall, and ceiling coverings, both for aesthetic and functional purposes. Although the etymol

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Antep İşi Embroidery

Antep İşi Embroidery

(1040 words)
July 6, 2026

Antep İşi Embroidery is a type of embroidery unique to the Gaziantep region, created by pulling and counting threads from the fabric. Traditional Antep İşi is worked in white, yellow, and cream threads on white or cream fabric, while Colorful Antep İşi is enriched with threads of various colors using susma and ajur techniques. Designs are inspired by nature, geometric shapes, carpet and kilim motifs, and figurative elements. Each piece is individualized by the creativity of the artisan, resultin

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Elif Laçin

Elif Laçin

Trompe-l’œil

Trompe-l’œil

(1019 words)
July 14, 2026

Trompe-l’œil is a representational technique in art history, particularly in painting and architecture, designed to create the illusion of three-dimensional reality on two-dimensional surfaces. The aim of this technique is to temporarily dissolve the distinction between form and content, representation and reality, by inducing in the viewer the illusion that the depicted object or space is real. Technically, trompe-l’œil is achieved through the use of perspective, light and shadow, and depth eff

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