Melis Taner

Melis Taner is an Assistant Professor at Özyeğin University specializing in Islamic Art and Medieval Art. Her research focuses on early modern Ottoman and Safavid painting, as well as broader medieval artistic traditions.

Education:

• B.A. in Social and Political Sciences, Sabancı University (2006)
• M.A. in Medieval History, Central European University (2007)
• Second M.A. in History, Sabancı University (2009)
• Ph.D. in Art History from Harvard University's Department of History of Art and Architecture (2016)

Research Interests: Her work examines the intersection of Islamic art with medieval European and Near Eastern traditions, with particular attention to painting techniques, cultural exchanges, and patronage in early modern empires. She explores how Ottoman and Safavid visual cultures reflect political, religious, and social dynamics of their time.

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