Unveiling The Legacy of The Hayat Ağacı: From The Seljuks and Ottomans to Southeast Asia
Author : Dr. Harleny Binti Abd Arif
Abstract :This study explores the identity characteristics of the Hayat Ağacı (Tree of Life) motif in the decorative arts of the Seljuks, Ottomans, and Southe ast Asia. Through fieldbased research and observational methods, it examines the consistent presence of this motif in minbar carvings across various cultural and historical contexts. The findings reveal a shared conceptual approach among minbar carvers, de spite differences in cultural and temporal contexts. Furthermore, the study documents the distinctive stylized variations of the Hayat Ağacı, emphasizing its role as a unifying symbol within Islamic heritage art across the Islamic world
Keywords :Hayat Ağa cı, Minbar carvings, Islamic heritage art, Cultural symbolism, Stylized motifs.
Conference Name :International Conference on Islamic Architecture and Heritage (ICIAH-25)
Conference Place Fethiye, Turkey
Conference Date 24th May 2025