The Politics of Architectural Discourse: A Comparative Study of Renaissance Treatises and Mimar Sinan’s Risales

Authors : Merve Yücetürk

Pages : 335-351

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Publication Date : 2025-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The 16th century witnessed some of the most transformative moments in history, marked by the intersection of diverse theories and practices across different geographies. These changes in political life are also reflected in the historiography of architecture. This article compares two treatises from the Italian Renaissance with Mimar Sinan\\\'s risales within the context of political discourse and architectural expression. Similarities and differences characterizing architectural writing are examined through cultural contexts. The comparison focuses on the style and structure of the texts, followed by an analysis of prefaces and chapters. Particular attention is given to the narrative strategies employed by the authors in discussing their lives or the lives of individuals they documented. The article investigates the purpose and scope of these writings, along with their approach to describing buildings and processes. The identity of the architect is explored in relation to governance and their contemporary professional networks, while considering the cities they encountered and their relationship with religion.
Keywords : Mimari Risaleler, Giorgio Vasari, Andrea Palladio, Mimar Sinan, Kültürel Bağlamda MMimarlık

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