History of Anatolian Folk Music, 2000–2001

Peter Hristoff

2000–2001 · Mixed media paints and silkscreen on canvas over panel · Islamic Art

This piece’s oblong shape is suggestive of a textile, one of the recurring sources Hristoff uses as inspiration in his work. Here, the white pattern overlaying the colored background is based on Turkish headscarves (yazmas). Strings of flowers and beads (oya) add additional decoration at the bottom. The work is part of a larger series that celebrates the history of Anatolia and Turkish folklore.

Artist

Peter Hristoff

Date

2000–2001

Medium

Mixed media paints and silkscreen on canvas over panel

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Krasimira and Canio F. Carlucci, 2014