A study of the reflection of domestic interior spaces in selected Turkish paintings of late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

The reflection of domestic interior spaces in selected Turkish paintings of late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries is studied. The selected paintings stand out as a time chart during the identified period. The treatment of domestic interior spaces has changed in the course of time, and these changes, mainly related to the organization of the domestic interior spaces, furniture and their usage and clothing of the people, have been reflected in the paintings. As a result of this study, a conclusion is reached to the effect that inherent in the paintings examined there is distinct documentary proof of the evolvement of domestic interior spaces, material used and goods and furniture during the above mentioned period.