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Carnations, Tulips and Hyacinths: The Story of Turkey’s Iznik Ceramics
The Arts Society, Havering
Synopsis and biography for lecture 9th September 2025
Carnations, Tulips and Hyacinths: The Story of Turkey’s Iznik Ceramics
by
Dr Antonia Gatward Cevizli
Immerse yourself in a world of carnations, tulips, hyacinths and roses as you discover the history of the famous Turkish Iznik ceramics. From its origins imitating Chinese porcelain to its 16th-century heyday and subsequent decline. The focus on flowers makes this an ideal subject for spring but it works equally well at any time of year.
Dr Antonia Gatward Cevizli is an independent art historian specialising in both Italian Renaissance art and Ottoman art. She gained her PhD from the University of Warwick. Her publications focus on cultural and diplomatic exchange between the Italian city-states and the Ottomans. Antonia has lectured for a number of institutions including Sabanci University, Istanbul; Sotheby’s Institute of Art; the National Gallery; the V&A Academy and The Courtauld summer school. Her interests are wide-ranging and she also worked across the collections of both Tate Modern and Tate Britain as a professional guide. She has lived in Siena, Venice and Istanbul.
Synopsis and biography for lecture 9th September 2025
Carnations, Tulips and Hyacinths: The Story of Turkey’s Iznik Ceramics
by
Dr Antonia Gatward Cevizli
Immerse yourself in a world of carnations, tulips, hyacinths and roses as you discover the history of the famous Turkish Iznik ceramics. From its origins imitating Chinese porcelain to its 16th-century heyday and subsequent decline. The focus on flowers makes this an ideal subject for spring but it works equally well at any time of year.
Dr Antonia Gatward Cevizli is an independent art historian specialising in both Italian Renaissance art and Ottoman art. She gained her PhD from the University of Warwick. Her publications focus on cultural and diplomatic exchange between the Italian city-states and the Ottomans. Antonia has lectured for a number of institutions including Sabanci University, Istanbul; Sotheby’s Institute of Art; the National Gallery; the V&A Academy and The Courtauld summer school. Her interests are wide-ranging and she also worked across the collections of both Tate Modern and Tate Britain as a professional guide. She has lived in Siena, Venice and Istanbul.
Tuesday 9 September
New Windmil Hall Upminster, St Marys Lane -, Essex RM14 2QH
Tuesday 9th September 2025This event is open to visitors for a fee of £8:00.
New Windmill Hall Upminster RM14 2QH. 10:15 am
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