FORMAL AND AESTHETIC INTERACTION BETWEEN THE YILDIZ PORCELAIN FACTORY AND THE FRENCH SÈVRES PORCELAIN FACTORY

This study focuses on the most comprehensive collection of Ottoman porcelain works housed in the Topkap & imath; Palace, consisting predominantly of pieces produced by the Y & imath;ld & imath;z Porcelain and Tile Factory. Established in the late 19th century, this factory's production was significantly influenced by the French S & egrave;vres Porcelain Factory, both in terms of form and decorative approach. The study explores the nature of this interaction within historical, artistic, and technical contexts, examining how Western aesthetic values were reflected in Ottoman porcelain production. Within the scope of the research, pedestal vase forms produced by both the Y & imath;ld & imath;z and S & egrave;vres factories were selected and comparatively analyzed in terms of form, ornamentation, material, and technique. Adopting a qualitative research approach, the study utilizes document analysis as its primary method of data collection. The similarities observed in the selected examples extend beyond surface-level formal resemblance, revealing a transfer of aesthetic preferences and production methods. The findings suggest that the formal and ornamental language developed in S & egrave;vres was echoed in Y & imath;ld & imath;z productions, not through mere imitation, but via processes of adaptation and reinterpretation. By offering a visual and conceptual framework, this study contributes to the understanding of Ottoman ceramic production under Western influence and highlights the tangible impact of historical and artistic interactions on material culture.

Journal

ANADOLU UNIVERSITESI SANAT & TASARIM DERGISI-ANADOLU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF ART & DESIGN

Year

2025

Volume

15

Issue

2

Pages

1353-1370

ISSN

2146-9059

DOI

10.20488/sanattasarim.1828423

WoS UID

WOS:001667484400006