
The culture of Turkey is derived from various elements of the Ottoman, European, and the Islam traditions. The nation was modernization primarily by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as he successfully transformed a religion-driven former Ottoman Empire into a modern nation-state with a very strong secularism. ==Religion== ''Main article: Islam in Turkey'' Turkey is around 98% Muslim, and so this plays a large role in day to day life for most people. However, when Kemal Atatürk was elected in 1928, he started a new form of Kemal_Atat%FCrk government, that emphasized secularism - this change included legislation such as the hat law and others which focused on making physical changes in Turkish society so as to appear more "modern" and secular, thinking that mental change would follow. Atatürk (which translates to "Father of Turkey") is revered in Turkey, and speaking ill of him is likely to get you in serious social, if not legal, trouble. Because of these different historical factors playing important roles in defining Turkish identity, the culture of Turkey is an interesting combination of clear efforts to be "modern" and western European, combined with the necessity felt of maintaining their religious and historical values. ==Art== In the first years of the republic, a large amount of resources was invested into the fine arts, such as paintings, sculptures and architecture, amongst other things. This was done as both a process of modernization and creating a cultural identity. ===Paintings=== To be completed later. ===Music=== ''Main article: Music of Turkey'' There are various genres of music in Turkey, ranging from classic to rock to hip hop. ===Architecture=== Turkish architecture is best shown in its mosques. The Blue Mosque and Suleiman Mosque, for example are two of the most popular and beautiful structures in Turkey. The various other non-Turk population also follow their own different customs aside from the regional. ==See also== *History of Turkey *Kocek *Kurdish culture *Turkish cuisine *Turkish literature *Turkish language *Yagli_gures ==External links== [http://www.turkishembassy.org/artculture/ Art and Culture of Turkey] Turkish culture European culture
Turkey is leaning towards the "American way"? I think that is what you want to hear. Turkish culture has nothing to do with the American culture. We have our own Anatolian culture and if we speak of a tendency, then it is the European one. Kind Regards, --User:Eraygencay 14:52, 14 Aug 2004 (UTC) "Every region has their own set of "Folklore" which basicaly is a regional dance." That is an awful sentence and I have no idea how to correct it. In fact the entire article is rubbish, and it's on a major topic. I'm going to list this as needing attention, once I've done a bit of fiddling with it --User:VivaEmilyDavies 18:32, 4 Mar 2005 (UTC) I removed SpantLa's signature from the article. No idea why they're there. I'll see if I can get around to working on the page. --User:Kross 13:06, Mar 28, 2005 (UTC) Took a quick run at some of the more awkward phrases, but I know very little about Turkey, so I didn't dare mess with it much. It does seem unbalanced somehow: is it *meant* to be touristy? I'm new at this, hope I didn't mess anything up. I more or less redid the article. I was going to wait till I had completely fleshed it out, but I hit a roadblock, so here it is. --User:Kross 22:38, May 12, 2005 (UTC)
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The culture of Turkey is derived from various elements of the Ottoman, European, and the Islam traditions. The nation was modernization primarily by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as he successfully transformed a religion-driven former Ottoman Empire into a modern nation-state with a very strong secularism. ==Religion== ''Main article: Islam in Turkey'' Turkey is around 98% Muslim, and so this plays a large role in day to day life for most people. However, when Kemal Atatürk was elected in 1928, he started a new form of Kemal_Atat%FCrk government, that emphasized secularism - this change included legislation such as the hat law and others which focused on making physical changes in Turkish society so as to appear more "modern" and secular, thinking that mental change would follow. Atatürk (which translates to "Father of Turkey") is revered in Turkey, and speaking ill of him is likely to get you in serious social, if not legal, trouble. Because of these different historical factors playing important roles in defining Turkish identity, the culture of Turkey is an interesting combination of clear efforts to be "modern" and western European, combined with the necessity felt of maintaining their religious and historical values. ==Art== In the first years of the republic, a large amount of resources was invested into the fine arts, such as paintings, sculptures and architecture, amongst other things. This was done as both a process of modernization and creating a cultural identity. ===Paintings=== To be completed later. ===Music=== ''Main article: Music of Turkey'' There are various genres of music in Turkey, ranging from classic to rock to hip hop. ===Architecture=== Turkish architecture is best shown in its mosques. The Blue Mosque and Suleiman Mosque, for example are two of the most popular and beautiful structures in Turkey. The various other non-Turk population also follow their own different customs aside from the regional. ==See also== *History of Turkey *Kocek *Kurdish culture *Turkish cuisine *Turkish literature *Turkish language *Yagli_gures ==External links== [http://www.turkishembassy.org/artculture/ Art and Culture of Turkey] Turkish culture European culture
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Turkey is leaning towards the "American way"? I think that is what you want to hear. Turkish culture has nothing to do with the American culture. We have our own Anatolian culture and if we speak of a tendency, then it is the European one. Kind Regards, --User:Eraygencay 14:52, 14 Aug 2004 (UTC) "Every region has their own set of "Folklore" which basicaly is a regional dance." That is an awful sentence and I have no idea how to correct it. In fact the entire article is rubbish, and it's on a major topic. I'm going to list this as needing attention, once I've done a bit of fiddling with it --User:VivaEmilyDavies 18:32, 4 Mar 2005 (UTC) I removed SpantLa's signature from the article. No idea why they're there. I'll see if I can get around to working on the page. --User:Kross 13:06, Mar 28, 2005 (UTC) Took a quick run at some of the more awkward phrases, but I know very little about Turkey, so I didn't dare mess with it much. It does seem unbalanced somehow: is it *meant* to be touristy? I'm new at this, hope I didn't mess anything up. I more or less redid the article. I was going to wait till I had completely fleshed it out, but I hit a roadblock, so here it is. --User:Kross 22:38, May 12, 2005 (UTC)
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