In the researches on reproduction, it has been seen that reproduction finds application in many different fields and has different meanings as aword. Reproduction means proliferation in veterinary and medicine. In digital fields such as photography and printing, it means the reproduction of the originals by printing. In artistic dields such as architecture, photography, printing,painting, sculpture and handicrafts, reproduction means doing the same by staying true to the original work.
Thanks to reproduction, it is possible to extend the life of the works that best reflect traditional and social values, to transfer these values to future generations, and thus to preserve their artistic values.
The subject of reproduction, which is considered academically today, is in Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Traditional Turkish Arts, Tile Design and Repair Department, in the courses called "Ceramics of Different Civilizations" and "Reproduction of Ancient Tile Samples". We believe that this study, in which examples from practices are given, will be useful in transferring our cultural values to future generations and in terms of cultural sustainability.