Onaltıncı Yüzyılda Çağdaş Sanatçı: Matrakçı Nasuh

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Çağdaş kavramı bilindiği üzere, eserin yapıldığı dönem içerisinde değerlendirildiğinde, ileriye dönük emareleri içerisinde barındıran olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Çağdaş ve güncel kavramları arasında yaşanan anlam kaymalarının temel nedeni ise İngilizceden alınan contemporary kelimesinin Türkçede tanımlanması ve karşılığı sayılabilir. Bu nedenle 16. Yy da yaşamış olan Matrakçı Nasuh'un minyatürleri dönemi içinde değerlendirildiğinde çağdaş sanat ürünleri olarak kabul edilmektedir. Hatta Matrakçı Nasuh'un eserlerindeki resimleme yaklaşımı, kompozisyon kurgusu, objelerin resmedilişleri, renkler ve biçim elemanları bakımından değerlendirildiğinde günümüz sanatı içinde de kolaylıkla kendine yer bulabilir diye düşünülmektedir. Bu bakımdan Matrakçı Nasuh'un eserlerini, minyatür geleneğinin ötesinde resim sanatının öncü çağdaş temsilcilerinden olarak değerlendirmek gerekmektedir. Özellikle de yaşadığı dönem ve minyatürün kurallar silsilesi ile yapıldığı hatırlandığında, Matrakçı Nasuh'un avangart bir tavır içinde olması, Türk resminin geçmişi ve kökleri açısından önemlidir. Bu da Matrakçı Nasuh'u Türk resminin önemli kilometre taşlarından biri yapmaktadır. Matrakçı Nasuh'u kendi dönem nakkaşlarından ayırarak çağdaş sanat öncüsü yapan ise sanatsal üslubudur. Çünkü sanatsal üslup kavramının henüz öne çıkmadığı döneminde, kendine has bir üslup yakalamıştır. Ayrıca belge niteliğinde olması beklenen minyatürler eserlerine de yansıyan bu üslup, sanatçının imzası niteliğindedir. Matrakçı Nasuh'un eserlerini görsel bir şölene dönüşmesi onun güçlü kişiliğinden kaynaklanmakta ve diğerlerinden ayrıştırmaktadır. Öncü sanatçı olarak değerlendirdiğimiz Matrakçı Nasuh kuralları olan ve şablonlara dikkat edilerek, grup çalışması ile üretilen nakış sanatını, resim sanatına avangart yaklaşımı ile yaklaştırmıştır

It is known that modern concept is defined as when apprised in the time it was made, that which has contains indications of future. The basic reason of meaning shift between modern and contemporary is caused by the translation of word "contemporary" to Turkish. Because of that reason Matrakçı Nasuh's miniatures are accepted as modern art works although he lived in 16th century. In fact when Nasuh's works are observed for painting style, composition assembly, painting of objects, color and shape elements, it is thought that these can easily find a place in contemporary art. From this perspective Matrakçı Nasuh's works should be assessed as beyond miniature tradition and precursor of modern representation. Considering Matrakçı Nasuh time and miniature is done with a range of rules, Matrakçı Nasuh's avant-garde approach is important for history and roots of Turkish art. This makes him an important milestone for Turkish art. The distinction of Matrakçı Nasuh from his contemporaries is his artistic style. Because he found his own style when artistic style concept hadn't come into prominence yet. Furthermore he showed his style in miniatures that was seen as official documents, which was his signature. Matrakçı Nasuh's artwork transforms to a visual feast caused by his strong character and separate him from others. Matrakçı Nasuh, who is considered as a trailblazer artist, brought embroidery art that is produced by a group, closer to art with his avant-garde approach. Matrakçı Nasuh is considered pioneer avant garde artist was his style that combines miniature characteristics with map making understanding to develop a pictorial style. Matrakçı Nasuh is considered the creator of Ottoman Topografical Artistry. Because of that reason Matrakçı Nasuh's miniatures are accepted as modern art works although he lived in 16th century. In fact when Nasuh's works are observed for painting style, composition assembly, painting of objects, color and shape elements, it is thought that these can easily find a place in contemporary art. From this perspective Matrakçı Nasuh's works should be assessed as beyond miniature tradition and precursor of modern representation. This is a result of his scientific character and his style that is akin to painting style. This situation makes him the pioneer of modern Turkish art. 3. Conclusion and Suggestions Considering Matrakçı Nasuh time and miniature is done with a range of rules, Matrakçı Nasuh's avant-garde approach is important for history and roots of Turkish art. This makes him an important milestone for Turkish art. The distinction of Matrakçı Nasuh from his contemporaries is his artistic style. Because he found his own style when artistic style concept hadn't come into prominence yet. Furthermore he showed his style in miniatures that was seen as official documents, which was his signature. Matrakçı Nasuh's artwork transforms to a visual feast caused by his strong character and separate him from others. Matrakçı Nasuh, who is considered as a trailblazer artist, brought embroidery art that is produced by a group, closer to art with his avant-garde approach. He combines Matrakçı Nasuh combines his observational and analytical views with mathematical approach, which can be seen at his every work. His strong artistically approach that is between a break from traditional and modern makes him a universal artist