2014, Blu-Ray, Color, 79’, German, English subtitles, Germany
Director: Claudia Richarz, Ulrike Zimmermann
“Showing a vulva frightens away bears, lions, makes wheat grow, calms storms and frightens devils. The devils run away. Vulva protects the world. Vulva is mighty, the one capable of all.” In a world where the visibility of female genital is not possible and acceptable, just like this description, directors Claudia Richarzand, Ulrike Zimmermann search the non sensational history of women’s body from 16th to 21st centuries. Celebrating the diversity of women’s body…
The war fought by the Greeks to shake off the Turkish yoke was closely observed around Europe and, this being the era of romanticism, the events taking place around Greece between 1821 and 1832 became a symbol for national liberation struggle.
When we examine the Ottoman-themed paintings of indoor everyday life by western painters, musical entertainment attracts attention as a fundamental aspect of the lifestyle.
Coffee was served with much splendor at the harems of the Ottoman palace and mansions. First, sweets (usually jam) was served on silverware, followed by coffee serving. The coffee jug would be placed in a sitil (brazier), which had three chains on its sides for carrying, had cinders in the middle, and was made of tombac, silver or brass. The sitil had a satin or silk cover embroidered with silver thread, tinsel, sequin or even pearls and diamonds.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 300 TL
Discounted: 150 TL
Groups: 200 TL (minimum 10 people)
