Independence Monument in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey…
The monument was built by the Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica in 1928. Green and red Italian marble were used in the monument which measures 11 meters in height. On the side facing north towards Harbiye, the Victory of 30 August is commemorated. The representation of Atatürk is based on a photo taken while he was on his way to Kocatepe. On the other side, there is a composition which depicts Atatürk, İsmet İnönü and Fevzi Çakmak accompanied by soldiers and the people. On both sides there are troops with flags in hand that symbolize heroism.
The monument was also constructed in order to challenge the taboos that had existed from Ottoman times that restricted the depiction of the human form, this was done in compliance with the Sharia. The 11 m high monument portrays the founders of the Turkish Republic, prominent are depictions of Kemal Atatürk, who commissioned the work, his assistant İsmet İnönü, and Fevzi Çakmak. The monument has two sides, the side facing northward depicts Atatürk at an earlier period and the other one facing Istiklal Caddesi has Atatürk and his comrades dressed in modern, western-European clothing, symbolizing him in both his roles, as military commander-in-chief and as statesman.
Notes
Independence Monument in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey…
The monument was built by the Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica in 1928. Green and red Italian marble were used in the monument which measures 11 meters in height. On the side facing north towards Harbiye, the Victory of 30 August is commemorated. The representation of Atatürk is based on a photo taken while he was on his way to Kocatepe. On the other side, there is a composition which depicts Atatürk, İsmet İnönü and Fevzi Çakmak accompanied by soldiers and the people. On both sides there are troops with flags in hand that symbolize heroism.
Also called Cumhuriyet Anıtı in Turkish (or The Republic Monument in English) is a notable monument located at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey to commemorate the formation of the Turkish Republic in 1923. Built in two and half years with financial support from the population and unveiled by Dr. Hakkı Şinasi Pasha on August 8, 1928, it was designed by Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica.
The monument was also constructed in order to challenge the taboos that had existed from Ottoman times that restricted the depiction of the human form, this was done in compliance with the Sharia. The 11 m high monument portrays the founders of the Turkish Republic, prominent are depictions of Kemal Atatürk, who commissioned the work, his assistant İsmet İnönü, and Fevzi Çakmak. The monument has two sides, the side facing northward depicts Atatürk at an earlier period and the other one facing Istiklal Caddesi has Atatürk and his comrades dressed in modern, western-European clothing, symbolizing him in both his roles, as military commander-in-chief and as statesman.
Mikhail Frunze, an important leader of the October Revolution, and Kliment Voroshilov, a Marshal of the Soviet Union, are among the group behind Atatürk. Their presence in the monument, ordered by Atatürk, points out to the military aid given by Vladimir Lenin during the Turkish War of Independence in 1920.
Cumhuriyet Anıtı is an important site, where official ceremonies on national holidays are being held.
Cumhuriyet Anıtı
Taksim Square
EXIF
TAG
4 Comments
excellent shot with smart angle in b&w! BRAVO…
Comment by ida — January 18, 2009 @ 4:12 pm
Comment by ida — January 18, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
@ida:
aaayyyyiiiii… 
tanx… yes B-&-W is a suitable tone for historical subjects…
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — January 18, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
@ida:
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — January 18, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URL
Leave a comment
Thanks for visiting. I really appreciate your support and comments!