[keywords] Iznik tiles-ceramics, traditionalism, transference to the current
[abstract]
The art of ceramic, which dates back to ancient periods and has multifarious types, took on a lively and colorful note when it took the name of Iznik tiles and ceramics, and became known worldwide in its peak in the 16th century. The authentic glazed type of ceramic started with the Assyrians and it reached to its perfection going through Central Asia, Great Seljuks, Anatolian Seljuks and Ottoman periods in the hands of the Turks until its maturity in Iznik. Iznik tiles are commonly made with under-glaze and above-glaze techniques, along with trials of other techniques; the art received much external influence, but was mainly nourished by the rich sources in its essence. Providing sustainability to Iznik tiles, which have an important place in Turkish culture, should be the assignment of ceramic experts as well as of the design perspective. It is essential to sustain the essence with quality while preventing degeneration.