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SBMO125

HISTORY OF ART

Course Code
SBMO125
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gaining Intellectual Depth and Excellence: Recognizing that undergraduate education is not merely a professional specialization but a holistic intellectual formation, students develop an aesthetic and artistic perspective.
  2. Acquiring Visual Literacy: Students read and analyze works of art not just as visual elements, but as reflections of the philosophical, political, and socio-economic conditions of their time.
  3. Establishing Historical and Cultural Context: Students recognize fundamental art movements, styles, and turning points from different periods and civilizations; they can establish historical connections with contemporary visual culture.
  4. Developing Critical Thinking Skills: Through interdisciplinary reading of works of art, students reinforce their ability to make objective and subjective judgments.
  5. Enhancing Enjoyment of Life: Engaging with art brings joy to life, leading to greater success in all aspects of life.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis is a cultural course that examines the development of artistic productions and movements from prehistoric times to the present day. The content covers the stylistic features of periods, iconography, and the connection between art and social change. The primary objective is to provide students with an aesthetic perspective and cultural depth to analyze artistic works.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Dawn of Art ? Upper Paleolithic Cave Art
2nd Week The Birth of Sedentary Life and Monumentality ? Göbeklitepe and the Neolithic Revolution
3rd Week Infinity and Power ? Ancient Egyptian Art
4th Week Kingdoms Between Rivers ? Mesopotamian Art
5th Week The Unique Language of Anatolia ? Hittite and Phrygian Art
6th Week Proportion, Harmony, and Ideal Form ? Greek Art
7th Week Imperial and Monumental Pragmatism ? Roman Art
8th Week The Formation of Islamic Art (8th?10th Centuries)
9th Week Diversification and Classical Forms in the Islamic World (11th?13th Centuries)
10th Week The Intersection of the Steppe and Islam ? Central Asian Local Islamic Art and Architecture
11th Week Medieval Europe and Rebirth ? Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance
12th Week Fractures and Escape from the Ideal ? Mannerism, Baroque, and Rococo
13th Week Towards the Modern World ? Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and Impressionism
14th Week 20th Century Modernism and Avant-garde
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 8 2 16
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Meeting with advisor
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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