Namık İsmail

Turkish painter and art educator

Namık İsmail - Turkish painter and art educator
Born

1890
135 years ago

Died

August 30th, 1935
90 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Turkey

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Contributed significantly to Turkish painting and art education. Served as a professor at the Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul, influencing many future artists. Participated in multiple exhibitions, showcasing works that blended Western techniques with traditional Turkish themes. Advocated for the modernization of Turkish art, aiming to establish a distinctive national style. Created a variety of portraits, landscapes, and historical scenes throughout his career.

Served as a professor at Istanbul Fine Arts Academy

Had works displayed in numerous exhibitions

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