Cult architecture and art of heterodox Muslims in Bulgaria (16^th—20^th century)
Bektaşi and Kızılbaş/Alevî

Table of contents /summary/

Part One. Cult Architecture

Medieval Cult Architecture (16th c.)

Türbes

Imarets

Late Cult Architecture

Men’s Türbes 

Women’s Türbes

Mixed Türbes

Characteristic Aspects of Cult Architecture

Part Two. Paintings and Plastic Arts

Wallpaintings, Paintings, Prints

Stone Reliefs and Spatial Forms

Metal Plastic Arts and Wood-Carving

Ritual Plastic Arts

Part Three. Textile Design

Embroidery Design

Weaving Design

Knitting Design and other Decorations

Part Four. Symbolism

Symbolism of Images

   Anthropomorphic Figures

   Animals and Birds

   Trees and Flowers

  Emblematic Images

Symbolism of Colors

Symbolism of Numbers

Conclusion

Appendices

Turkish Folk Mysticism in Bulgaria (on Materials about Four Türbes and their Patrons)

The Confessional and Historical Affiliation of a Group of Türbes in Targovishte Region  

The Sacred Topography of the Village of Yablanovo, Kotel Region

Illustrations

List of illustrations

Bibliography

Култова архитектура и изкуство на хетеродоксните мюсюлмани в България (XVI–XX век)

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