Traditional Turkish Arts Department

The Department of Traditional Turkish Arts, which began its educational activities in the 2010–2011 academic year, aims to research, preserve, and sustain the continuity of traditional cultural elements and artistic practices rooted in the thousands of years of Turkish cultural heritage. The department is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and transmitting to future generations various forms of traditional Turkish arts, such as carpets, kilims, textiles, tiles, ceramics, illumination (tezhip), miniature painting, and calligraphy, all of which represent significant cultural artifacts. By employing scientific methods, the program seeks to ensure the conservation and continuity of these art forms. Students are encouraged to develop design approaches inspired by historical traditions while also producing contemporary interpretations based on field research and supported by modern technologies. Graduates of the department may work as designers, art consultants, or textile designers in both public and private institutions.

ACADEMIC STAFF
Name, Surname / Title	e-mail	Telephone	Intercom
Prof. Mehmet Ali EROĞLU (Head of Depart.)	m-ali-eroglu@hotmail.com.tr	(0242) 3106252	6252
Assist. Prof. Zülbiye SEVGİLİ POLAT (Bölüm başkan Deputy)	zulbiye@akdeniz.edu.tr	(0242) 3106284	6284
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet SAĞ	mehmetsag@akdeniz.edu.tr	(0242) 3106222	6222
Lec. Züleyha ZOR	zuleyhazor@akdeniz.edu.tr	(0242) 2274400	4222