THE “TREE OF LIFE” SYMBOL IN TURKISH MYTHOLOGY AND EXAMPLES OF THE REFLECTIONS OF THIS SYMBOL ON ART

Abstract

elements, which played an important role in shaping Turkish Art and culture, also helped to transfer their centuries-old values to future generations. Elements of Turkish Mythology were somtimes considered important in a highly respected position, and sometimes ignored and became history. The Tree of Life symbol, which is accepted in all World cultures, still effectively maintains its place in Turkish mythology and art. In this study prepared with the title of “Tree of Life” symbol in Turkish mythology and examples of the reflection of this symbol on art”, the place of the concept of tree of life” in Turkish Mythology and its reflections on art werw examined within the scope of examples.