Sinan the Architect

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:architect
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Sultan_Suleiman_the_Magnificent
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:awards Honorary titles from the Sultan
gptkbp:birth_year 1489
gptkbp:contribution Cultural heritage of Turkey
Development of mosque architecture
Urban planning in Istanbul
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on Islamic architecture
Recognition in art history
Historical significance in architecture
Symbol of Ottoman architectural achievement
Tourist attraction in Istanbul
gptkbp:death_year 1588
gptkbp:education Apprenticeship in construction
gptkbp:famous_for Innovative architectural designs
Use of light in architecture
Integration of Islamic and Byzantine architecture
gptkbp:famous_quote " A good architect is a good poet."
" Architecture is a reflection of the soul."
" Every building should be a work of art."
" I have built a mosque that will last forever."
" The beauty of a building is in its proportions."
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sinan the Architect
gptkbp:influenced Ottoman architecture
gptkbp:influenced_by Mimar Sinan's predecessors
gptkbp:inspiration Modern architects
gptkbp:known_for Structural engineering
Innovative use of space
Mastery of domes
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future architects
Recognition as a master builder
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:notable_works gptkb:Süleymaniye_Mosque
gptkb:Rüstem_Pasha_Mosque
gptkb:Kılıç_Ali_Pasha_Mosque
gptkb:Selimiye_Mosque
gptkb:Şehzade_Mosque
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Chief_Architect_of_the_Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:place_of_birth Aegean region, Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:place_of_death Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:style Ottoman architecture
gptkbp:technique Use of arches and vaults
Symmetry in design
Use of large domes
Acoustic design in mosques
Innovative materials usage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kavala_Aqueduct
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6