THE IMAGE OF THE TURK IN EUROPE FROM 11TH TO 20TH CENTURY AS REPRESENTED IN LITERARY AND VISUAL SOURCES

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The Image of the Turk emerged in Europe during the 11th Century and has evolved during the nine centuries hence forth. This article will trace this development by referring to literary and visual sources where this image is reflected. Furthermore it will focus on turning points in the paradigm of this image in the course of history and will try to reveal the socio-cultural reasons underlying these changes.