Istanbul is a mega city of over 8 million people in the country of Turkey. It has historically been called Byzantium and Constantinople. Founded is 660 BCE by those from Greek, it has been an important city throughout history. This is partially due to its strategic location on a peninsula in between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara; the land in between the Middle East and Europe.
After the fall of Constantinople, it was forced into being a cosmopolitan mix of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish people. It was dominated by Christian theology and that was slowly subsided with Islamic artistry. There is a monastery in Istanbul that dates back to 454 AD. As a result of the cities historical ties and variance in occupation the architecture varies greatly.
On of the Mason Global Study Abroad Programs goes from Athens to Istanbul. It is scheduled for the Winter. It seems like an amazing trip. I would also like to see Florence and Rome. I have been craving to see some masterworks of sculpture. I have a great appreciation for classical art and would like to be exposed to this, especially Michelangelo and Donatello (thanks Art History 2). I need more exposure to sculpture as I am increasingly thinking in terms of oil and canvas.
I believe Jennifer Steinkamp received special project support from Aygaz, a natural gas company from Istanbul, Turkey in 2003.
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