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History of Anatolian Folk Music, 2000–2001

Peter Hristoff Turkish-Bulgarian
2000–2001
Not on view
This piece’s oblong shape is suggestive of a textile, one of the recurring sources Hristoff uses as inspiration in his work. Here, the white pattern overlaying the colored background is based on Turkish headscarves (yazmas). Strings of flowers and beads (oya) add additional decoration at the bottom. The work is part of a larger series that celebrates the history of Anatolia and Turkish folklore.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: History of Anatolian Folk Music, 2000–2001
  • Artist: Peter Hristoff (Bulgarian, born Istanbul, 1958)
  • Date: 2000–2001
  • Geography: Country of Origin United States
  • Medium: Mixed media paints and silkscreen on canvas over panel
  • Dimensions: H. 24 in. (61 cm)
    W. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Krasimira and Canio F. Carlucci, 2014
  • Object Number: 2014.13
  • Rights and Reproduction: © Peter Hristoff
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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