WOMEN MUSICIANS ON THE GREAT SELJUK CERAMICS

Abstract

It is possible to make use of many resources for illuminating historical and cultural events. The plastic art objects are also included in this resources. The Great Seljuk ceramics and rich decors on them are very important for Turkish history, Turkish culture and Turkish music as well as their artistic value. It is notable that women musicians, their musical instruments and their status on The Great Seljuk ceramics. Music is all of humanity’s common product and means of expression; notwithstanding, women as composers and performers have taken place in the background of the men because of gender discrimination in societies. However, women have been in the art of music throughout history, especially in societies which values the women as Turks. Great Seljuk ceramics and decors on them which are located in various museums and collections have been investigated and involvement of women in Seljuk music, their musical instruments and their positions in music scenes have been determined in this research.

Keywords

• The Great Seljuk
• Woman
• Ceramics
• Ceramic Decors