During a special lecture, Professor Edhem Eldem of the Bogaziçi University history department will speak on the topic of "Osman Hamdi Bey's Genesis (1901): Symbolism, Emulation, Provocation." 

The lecture will be followed by lunch in the Faculty House. Please note that the price of lunch is $22.50. RSVP to aw2355@columbia.edu if you plan to attend, and specify whether or not you will stay for lunch. 

This event is sponsored by the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Seminar, the Department of History and the Middle East Institute.