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Tulip painting by Abdulcelil Levni, artist of the Tulip Period

“Peace”, bloomed in Ankara, the Ottoman Empire. In the country of her supposed origin (for it was long forgotten that her ancestors were the blossoms of the mountains), the Tulps once again became the embodiment of another artistic and cultural blooming, Lâle Devri (“Tulip Period”). The Ottoman Empire has established new trade relations with Europe with aspirations that marked modern consumerism. Yet those who saw her were always reminded of the past, the romanticized opulence of the royal families, its fragility, and the momentary nature of peace.

Image source: https://alchetron.com/Abdulcelil-Levni