Friday, January 30, 2026

funnies, blue Turkish ceramics

 



Above is a cup I bought in Bursa, Turkey, where they are famous for their blue ceramics. The second photo shows blue Turkish tiles in the Blue Mosque. I visited it several times, it is beautiful. In Turkey they were not allowed to depict people or animals in art, so many of the designs are floral. I wrote my B.A. Art History thesis titled "History of the Development of the Mosque" The old grand mosques are airy and uplifting as are the Cathedrals of Europe.
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16 comments:

  1. MariJanuary 30, 2026 at 6:22 AM

    Loved the funny!
    That Turkish ceramic is beautiful. It's interesting that they couldn't use people or animals in their art. I wonder why?

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  2. ChristineJanuary 30, 2026 at 6:55 AM

    Interesting fact on what they could depict

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  3. Miss MerryJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM

    Those tiles are lovely.

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  4. acorn hollowJanuary 30, 2026 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful
    Cathy

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  5. doriJanuary 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM

    This is an interesting theme for your BA-work!
    Many greetings and blessings to you from Dori from the snowy Bavarian Forest

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  6. Kathy GJanuary 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM

    I didn't know about the restrictions in Turkish art. Very interesting.

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  7. PamelaJanuary 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM

    The blue tile is gorgeous! Interesting info about people and animals not allowed to be depicted in art.

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  8. AnnJanuary 31, 2026 at 3:43 AM

    I had to read that comic three times before I got it...lol My brain is working slow this morning. That mug is really pretty

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  9. diamondcJanuary 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM

    Greetings Terra: What a lovely cup, the blues are beautiful.

    Catherine

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  10. Linda's Relaxing LairJanuary 31, 2026 at 8:29 PM

    The ceramics are beautiful. I love the funny 😁 😂

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  11. bailiFebruary 1, 2026 at 8:19 AM

    Dear friend Terra 🥰
    How wonderful you have visited Turkey and blue mosque many times 👍
    I am touched by your topic you chose for thesis in your B A ,it must have been interesting for you to learn about something that totally from other culture ,it certainly reflects your enlightened mind my friend 🥰
    I absolutely loved this cup 🤗
    Sending you lots of love and prayers 🙏♥️

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  12. Back2OurSmallCornerFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM

    Thank you for making me smile this evening with the funny. The Turkish mug and tiles are beautiful.

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  13. DawnTreaderFebruary 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM

    I like blue ceramics. Finding the mix of patterns in the third photos is a bit overwhelming for my personal taste, though! ... But interesting choice of topic for your Art History thesis!

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  14. JeanetteFebruary 4, 2026 at 7:02 AM

    That blue is so gorgeous! I love that cup!

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  15. Jo CastilloFebruary 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM

    I love blue and mugs. The funny is fun. Thanks for a smile tonight.

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  16. magiceyeFebruary 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM

    All so beautiful!

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