THE PALMETTE MOTIF IN MEDIEVAL STONE ORNAMENTATION: KAYSERİ REFERENCE

Abstract

In this study the palmette motif in medieval structures in Kayseri were inspected. Primarily, field study was implemented and palmette motifs which were located in the stone ornamentations in medieval structures in the city center of Kayseri were designated. In conclusion a total sum of 1468 palmette motifs of 9 main types were located in 17 separate structures. The structures in which palmette motifs were applied and the improvement of the palmette motif in the period are the basis of this study.

Keywords

• Kayseri
• Medieval
• Palmette
• Ornamentation
• Stone