The figurative tendencies of Turkish gravure art in the twentieth century

This research observes forms of figures in gravure technique in the 20 th century. During this research, development of gravüre in historical period and its reflection to todays art are analized. (It has been researched about the works of the artists who have produced important works of figures and how they hadnle it in their works esspecially after the necessary importance given to this field of art with the start of the repuclician period.)Artist who have well-known productions are Leopold Levy, Sabri Berkel, Fethi Kayaalp, Mustafa Aslıer, Özer Kabaş and etc. This research focused on the variety use of figure of these artists.Artists have had a significant importance for gravure art. Besides, they are impressive example for new generation. Therefore, this research aims to have centribution for their further researchs.Nowadays, modern artists produce ariginal art work in gravure using new tecnique. A number of experimental gravure provides a free enviroment for teir art of Bieaneli artist. It creates a cultural bridge thoughout the world. As time goes by, its importance increases.