The art of illumination is the art of decorating the Holy Qur’an with gold to embellish it. Can be called. It has continued its existence by developing from the Uighurs to the present day. It has shown different styles over time. For example, during the Seljuk period geometric motifs are frequently used. Seljuk eight-armed star, chameleon motif is a geometric motif used in ornamentation by forming a whole composition motif. Mostly used in the Seljuk period, but also in many other periods. This motif, which continues to exist in the field even today, is also important in Turkish mythology. Has a place. In the research conducted, various illuminations in octagonal form examples are introduced with visuals. The motif’s ornamental and mythological to explain the importance of the combination of the two was the aim of the study. In the study qualitative research method was used. The universe of the research is the art of illumination. While the mythical octagonal sunburst forms, the eight-armed star reflected in the present day examples have been determined as the limitation of this study. This study; in the art of illumination eight-armed with the use of octagons in the form of a sunburst. Explaining the mythological connection of the stars and conveying their important reflections today. It is also thought that it will contribute to the researchers. In this direction. The historical process of the motifs within the scope of the research and their examples are also important.
Illumination, eight-pointed star, Turkish-Islamic art.