A close look at the beautiful tilework adorning the interior of the Sırçalı Medrese. The varying hues of black and blue, complemented by geometric and arabesque patterns coupled with bands of calligraphy, exhibit the mastery of the Selcuk arcihtects in the art of ornamentation. -MA
The madrasah was constructed in 1242 by Emir Bedrettin Muslih for the study of Fiqh (Islamic doctrines), and also houses his tomb. Sırçalı Medrese means "Glazed Seminary," which is a reference to the glazed mosaic tiles of light and dark blue that adorn various parts of the building, and are so characteristic of Selcuk architecture. The portal is adorned with different geometric patterns across its surface, and below the central arch lies an inscription in Arabic calligraphy. Today, the Sırçalı Medrese stands as Konya's Museum of Gravestones. -MA
"Sırçalı Medrese." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C4%B1r%C3%A7al%C4%B1_Medrese
Creation date unknown. Photograph processed December 1966. Formerly catalogued as B42.027. Notes written on the slide or index: Sırçalı Medrese.
