State Artist

State Artist (Turkish: Devlet Sanatçısı, also sometimes translated as "National Artist") is a honorary title issued to artists by the government of Turkey for their contributions into the Turkish culture. It was established in 1971 by President of Turkey and the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The award is issued for people occupied in various categories of arts: music, dance, theatre, photography, cinema, visual arts, literature, etc.

Contents

List of State Artists

By year, according to the list by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey.[1]

1971

1981

1987

1988

1991

1998

See also

References

  1. ^ State Artists