THE STONE ORNAMENTS OF YAVUZ SULTAN SELİM MOSQUE

The stone ornament, as can be seen in the Early Ottoman architecture, was the most important decoration element in the 16th century Ottoman architecture and it preserved its importance throughout the centuries. Yavuz Sultan selim Mosque, as a 16th century monument, shows ornament features of this period and the stone decorations were designed according to the features of its time without exceeding the framework. When we look at the areas where stone ornaments used in the mosque, we see ornament elements such as; doors, windows, mihrab, mimbar, maksoorahs, minarets, columns, base and capital of columns, arches, jambs. In addition , it can be seen that columns and marble coverings were used as spolia. As a technique; carving, openwork and relief were implemented in the stone ornaments. In the stone ornaments of the mosque, botanical shaped and geometrical decorations, inscriptions, architectural decorations, colourful stone and marble ornaments were used. With its technique and ornamental features, the stone ornaments of Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque shows traditionalism and continuity of Turkish Art.