An Examination of Mahmud Celâleddîn Efendi’s Works at Mc Gill University Library

Abstract

The application of calligraphy with line, which is the fundamental, did not leave it behind from other arts, on the contrary, it created a traditional and diverse path within limited options. What is meant by the varieties here are six basic scripts called aklâm-ı sitte in the art of calligraphy and dozens of typefaces that can be counted as their variations. Mahmud Celâleddîn Efendi draws attention among other calligraphers with his unique stacking and aesthetic understanding within the Turkish calligraphy school. In this research, information about the life of Mahmud Celâleddîn Efendi will be presented and four of his writings outside of our country will be examined. While examining these writings, the writing style of the calligrapher tried to be understood and the ornamental features of the works will also be discussed.