Nurhan Atasoy - Surname-i Hümayun 1582: An imperial celebration. - 1997

"Surname-i Hümayun 1582: An imperial celebration" by Nurhan Atasoy, published in 1997, examines the Ottoman imperial festival known as the Surname-i Hümayun held in 1582. This celebration document is an illustrated manuscript commemorating the circumcision festivities of the sons of Sultan Murad III, reflecting the grandeur and cultural richness of the Ottoman court. Nurhan Atasoy is a distinguished scholar of Ottoman art and culture, and this work likely provides detailed analysis and reproductions of the illuminated manuscripts, highlighting the ceremonies, costumes, and symbolic meanings of the event. The Surname-i Hümayun is an important source for understanding Ottoman court life, pageantry, and political symbolism during the 16th century, contributing to art history and Ottoman studies.