Hi̇lye-i̇ sheri̇fes and i̇llumi̇nati̇on in Istanbul Süleymani̇ye Library

Six Hilye-i Sherife, take place in Süleymaniye Writing Works Library Plates Collection, are evaluated in terms of their art of calligraphy and illumination in this study. Selected Hilye-i Sherifes in Süleymaniye Library reflect significance related to their production eras within Turkish-Islamic Art. In the first chapter of the thesis, information about the art of calligraphy, illumination and areas of the usage of illumination is given. In the second Chapter, Hilye-i Sherife is analyzed. The information about the sections and writing styles of Hilye, and about the art of illumination used in Hilye is given. In the Third Chapter, the history, description and catalogue section of Süleymaniye Library are introduced. Six Hilye-i Sherife in Süleymaniye Writing Works Library Plates Collection are given with their inventory, and they are examined in terms of their patterns, colors, motifs and styles.