The artwork titled “Turkish no. 2. Painted ornaments from the Mosque of Soliman in Constantinople,” created by Owen Jones, is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and belongs to the design genre. It is a piece from the series “The Grammar of Ornament” published in 1856.
The artwork features an intricate and symmetrical design commonly associated with Ottoman art and Islamic geometric patterns. Central to the composition is a large, circular medallion adorned with complex calligraphy and floral motifs, rendered primarily in black, red, and white. Surrounding the central circle are smaller, intricately connected patterns that radiate outward, enhancing the ornamental dynamism. Below the central medallion, there are two triangular segments filled with vibrant arabesque designs in green, red, and blue, reflecting the richly decorative aesthetics of the Mosque of Soliman in Constantinople. The design showcases Jones’s detailed study and appreciation of Islamic art, emphasizing harmonious composition and elaborate detail.
