Mimar Sinan

GPTKB entity

Statements (187)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:architect
gptkbp:active_years 16th century
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkb:Islamic_art
Renaissance architecture
gptkbp:awards title of chief architect
title of ' Aga' (chief) architect
gptkbp:birth_date 1489
gptkbp:birth_place Aegean Region, Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:birth_year 1489
gptkbp:children Mimar Sinan's children
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:urban_planning
use of domes
development of mosque design
integration of minarets
gptkbp:death_date 1588
gptkbp:death_place Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:death_year 1588
gptkbp:education Apprentice to the chief architect
military engineering
gptkbp:employees gptkb:Sultan_Selim_II
gptkb:Sultan_Suleiman_the_Magnificent
gptkb:Sultan_Murad_III
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Mosques
Urban planning
Water supply systems
public buildings
Public buildings
designing tombs
ornate decorations
engineering skills
use of geometric patterns
bridge design
use of light in architecture
Integration of art and architecture
Complex designs
designing fountains
designing schools
Use of light and space
designing palaces
creating public spaces
aesthetic designs
palace design
structural innovations
mosque design
Innovative dome structures
designing bridges and aqueducts
designing caravanserais
designing minarets
designing mosques with courtyards
designing public baths
grand scale projects
integration of nature in designs
Bridges and aqueducts
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:Mimar_Sinan_the_Younger
Mimar Sinan's Daughter
Mimar Sinan's Son
gptkbp:has_occupation gptkb:Koca_Sinan
gptkb:Sedefkar_Mehmed_Agha
gptkb:Mimar_İsmail_Ağa
gptkb:Mimar_Hayreddin
Mimar Davud Ağa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mimar Sinan
gptkbp:influence gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:artistic_legacy
gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:cultural_practices
gptkb:cultural_revival
gptkb:historical_architecture
gptkb:historical_preservation
gptkb:design
national pride
architectural discourse
architectural education
cultural landmarks
public spaces
cultural significance
city development
architectural styles
architectural innovation
cultural contributions
civic architecture
cultural dialogue
artistic inspiration
artistic movements
religious architecture
construction techniques
design evolution
tourism in Turkey
gptkbp:influenced Renaissance architecture
modern architecture
Islamic architecture worldwide
Baroque architecture in Europe
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Roman_architecture
gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkb:Islamic_architecture
Ottoman architecture
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:urban_planning
gptkb:landscape_architecture
artistic expression
engineering techniques
cultural heritage of Turkey
gptkbp:known_for Ottoman architecture
mastering the use of domes
master of Ottoman architecture
innovative mosque designs
Master of Ottoman architecture
gptkbp:legacy Influence on modern architecture
influence on later architects
influence on future architects
Influence on later Ottoman architects
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:notable_contributor urban planning in Istanbul
gptkbp:notable_students gptkb:Mimar_Davud_Agha
gptkb:Mimar_Sinan_the_Younger
gptkb:Koca_Sinan
gptkb:Sedefkar_Mehmed_Agha
gptkb:Mimar_Hayreddin
gptkbp:notable_works gptkb:Büyükçekmece_Bridge
gptkb:Valide_Sultan_Mosque
gptkb:Taksim_Mosque
gptkb:Sokollu_Mehmet_Pasha_Mosque
gptkb:Köprülü_Mehmed_Pasha_Mosque
gptkb:Süleymaniye_Mosque
gptkb:Süleymaniye_Complex
gptkb:Rüstem_Pasha_Mosque
gptkb:Küçük_Ayasofya_Mosque
gptkb:Edirne_Selimiye_Mosque
gptkb:Kılıç_Ali_Pasha_Mosque
gptkb:Selimiye_Mosque
gptkb:Mihrimah_Sultan_Mosque
gptkb:Şehzade_Mosque
gptkb:Kılıç_Ali_Paşa_Mosque
Sultan Ahmed Mosque renovations
Topkapı Palace renovations
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:architect
chief architect
gptkbp:place_of_birth Ağırnas, Turkey
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Istanbul,_Turkey
gptkbp:served_as chief architect of the Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:spouse Mimar Sinan's wife
gptkbp:style gptkb:Ottoman_Baroque
gptkb:Islamic_architecture
use of light and shadow
functional design
grand scale
ornate decoration
use of arches
symmetrical designs
integration with landscape
elegant proportions
cultural synthesis
use of geometric patterns
influence on Western architecture
use of natural materials
rich color palette
design of public buildings
emphasis on verticality
light-filled interiors
harmonious proportions
use of calligraphy
monumental scale
design of bridges
design of palaces
innovative structural techniques
use of large windows
emphasis on harmony with nature
Mimar Sinan style
design of fountains
classical Ottoman architecture
adaptation of local styles
courtyards in mosque design
design of baths
design of caravanserais
design of schools
design of tombs
dome and semi-dome combinations
integration of water features
use of fountains
use of tile work
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of gptkb:Murad_III
gptkb:Suleiman_the_Magnificent
gptkb:Selim_II
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4