معرفی
Turgay Polat is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art History at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Specializing in Turkish-Islamic art history, his research examines Ottoman and Islamic ceramics through archaeological and art historical methodologies. He has participated in significant excavations including the Şanlıurfa Castle project, contributing to understanding material culture in Anatolia.
His educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Art History from Ege University (2018)
- MA in Turkish Islamic Arts from Atatürk University (2014)
- BA in Art History from Atatürk University (2009)
Polat's scholarly work focuses on ceramic typologies across historical periods, with particular expertise in Ottoman architectural decoration techniques like bacini tilework. His publications document archaeological findings from medieval sites and analyze museum collections to reconstruct artisanal traditions. Recent research examines regional variations in mosque ornamentation during the late Ottoman period.
His teaching portfolio covers specialized courses including:
- Turkish Tile and Ceramic Art
- Ottoman Art History
- Medieval Islamic Art
- Islamic Ceramic Arts
- Turkish Weaving Arts
