Uğur Taşatan

Uğur Taşatan is a Lecturer at the Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Kastamonu University, Turkey. He holds a PhD in Turkish Art (2021) and an MA in Turkish Art (2019) from Marmara University, along with a BA in Art History (2022) from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and a Law Degree (2000, 2006) from Istanbul University.

• Education:
  • PhD in Turkish Art, Marmara University (2021)
  • MA in Turkish Art, Marmara University (2019)
  • BA in Art History, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2022)
  • Law Degree, Istanbul University (2000, 2006)

Research Interests focus on Marbling (Ebru) within Turkish traditional arts, Ottoman art history, and cultural preservation. His work examines historical techniques, documentation of Ebru masters, and the evolution of Turkish visual culture.

Publications (2020–2023) reflect a thematic focus on Ebru, Ottoman artists, and historical documentation. Key trends include analyzing Mustafa Düzgünman’s signed works, tracing Battal Ebru’s historical trajectory, and studying Hezârfen Necmeddin Okyay’s contributions to Turkish art.

Artistic Contributions include designing Ebru works for international and national exhibitions (e.g., Nev Exhibition, Rami Library Ebru events), as well as participating in 17 artistic activities (2022–2024) such as solo and group exhibitions.