From the ambivalent to the material: personification, spatialization and ritualization of liberty in the late Ottoman period (1908–1913)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the embodiment of liberty (hürriyet) in material culture during the Second Constitutional Period (1908–1913) in the late Ottoman Empire. It investigates how liberty was visualized, spatialized, and ritualized, and how it was manifested in various physical forms. These creative layers facilitated the integration of liberty into societal consciousness, crucial for nation-building. The adoption of diverse modes aimed at emphasizing liberty's foundational role in modern society. Drawing on archival resources, the article highlights the dissemination of politically charged concepts through popular media. It reveals the intricate interplay between visual culture, societal values, and political dynamics, shedding light on this transformative period.
Source: Turkish Studies
Authors: Ahmet Erdem Tozoğlu, Elif Kaymaz, Öykü Su Sezen
Language: English
Topic: Historical Turkish Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4408911135