Isparta Atabey Ertokuş Madrasah and Mausoleum: A New Perspective in the Light of Stonemasons’ Marks Isparta Atabey Ertokuş Medresesi ve Türbesi: Taşçı İşaretleri Işığında Yeni Bir Bakış
Art-Sanat Dergisi, cilt.24, ss.156-180, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 24
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.26650/artsanat.2025.24.0004
- Dergi Adı: Art-Sanat Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.156-180
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Architecture of Anatolian Seljuk Period, Art History, Grafitti, Medieval Architecture, Stonemasons’ Marks
- Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Since ancient times, marks carved onto the stones of architectural works have been broadly defined and classified in literature as stonemasons' marks. While their precise purpose remains debated, these marks are believed to have served various functions, including identifying the stonemason responsible for a particular stone, labeling stones for piecework wages or indicating a stone's placement within the structure. Consequently, stonemasons’ marks offer valuable insights into historical construction practices. The Atabey Ertokuş Madrasah and Mausoleum in Isparta presents a unique case study for art historians due to its unresolved structural and stylistic features. Existing scholarship has broadly outlined these issues and proposed solutions. However, this study recognizes a gap in the current understanding: the potential role of stonemasons' marks in elucidating the building's construction history. To address this lacuna, a comprehensive examination of both structures was undertaken, meticulously recording all carved markings. The collected data was then systematically categorized and analyzed in relation to the stonemasons' marks themselves, as well as the architectural characteristics of the buildings. Through this rigorous approach, the study sheds light on the unresolved aspects of the Atabey Ertokuş Madrasah and Mausoleum, proposing novel interpretations based on the stonemasons' mark evidence.