Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
early life and struggle for the throne crown prince korkut, also known as şehzade cem, was a claimant to the ottoman throne in the 15th century. born in 1459, he was the third son of sultan mehmed ii and younger half-brother of sultan bayezid ii, making him a half-uncle of sultan selim i of the ottoman empire. the struggle for power after being defeated by his brother bayezid, cem went into exile in egypt and europe, seeking protection
from the mamluks, the knights hospitaller of st. john on the island of rhodes, and ultimately the pope. this period marked a significant turning point in ottoman history, with cem sultan offering to share the country with his brother, only to be denied. artistic legacy despite his tumultuous life, crown prince korkut's legacy extends beyond politics. his artistic endeavors are showcased in various pieces, including: koran (15 x 24 cm)…