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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ART AND DESIGN (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | STA1739 |
| Name | Art Theory Readings |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aytuna CORA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide graduate students in art and design with a critical perspective on what art is, how it is interpreted, and how it has been understood across different periods, by examining the historical development of artistic thought through key texts. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to read and analyze texts ranging from Plato to modern and contemporary thinkers, compare different theoretical approaches to the concept of art, and relate these approaches to their own artistic practices.
Course Content
Bu ders, sanat düşüncesinin temel metinler üzerinden incelenmesini amaçlayan bir okuma ve tartışma dersidir. Antik Yunan’dan günümüze uzanan seçilmiş metinler aracılığıyla sanatın doğası, işlevi ve anlamı tartışılır. Ders kapsamında mimesis, estetik yargı, temsil, hakikat ve simülasyon gibi temel kavramlar ele alınır. Öğrencilerin metin analizi yapmaları, kuramsal yaklaşımları karşılaştırmaları ve bu yaklaşımları kendi sanatsal üretimleriyle ilişkilendirmeleri beklenir.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Adnan Turani, *Dictionary of Art Terms*. Remzi Publishing. Adnan Turani, *Philosophy of Contemporary Art*. Remzi Publishing. İsmail Tunalı, *Ontology of Art*. Remzi Publishing. İsmail Tunalı, *Philosophy of Design*. Fol Publishing. Nejat Bozkurt, *Theories of Art and Aesthetics*. Sentez Publishing. John Berger, *Ways of Seeing*. Metis Publishing. Juhani Pallasmaa, *The Thinking Hand: Existential and Embodied Wisdom in Architecture*. İnkılap Publishing. Richard Sennett, *The Craftsman*. Ayrıntı Publishing. Sıtkı Erinç, *Dimensions of Art*. (Publisher may vary depending on edition). Sıtkı Erinç, *Introduction to the Psychology of Art*. (Publisher may vary depending on edition). Martin Heidegger, *The Origin of the Work of Art*. Ütopya Publishing. Mehmet Yılmaz (Ed.), *The Philosophy of Art / The Art of Philosophy*. Ütopya Publishing. Rollo May (2013). *The Courage to Create* (Trans. A. Oysal). Istanbul: Metis Publishing.
Notes
The resources used in this course are not limited to written texts but include a wide range of materials encompassing current artistic practices and research. National and international exhibitions, biennials, artist talks, symposiums, and workshops constitute important reference points for the course. In addition, analyses conducted through contemporary art journals, online art platforms, museum and gallery archives, and artist portfolios support students in engaging with current artistic practices.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains and discusses fundamental concepts of art theory (such as mimesis, aesthetic judgment, representation, truth, aura, etc.). |
| LO02 | Recognizes key texts and thinkers that have shaped art theory and explains them within their historical context. |
| LO03 | Develops the ability to analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate philosophical and theoretical texts. |
| LO04 | Comparatively evaluates the conceptions of art proposed by different thinkers. |
| LO05 | Interprets the theoretical approaches presented in the readings through artworks and visual examples. |
| LO06 | Relates theoretical knowledge to their own artistic production and research processes. |
| LO07 | Develops the ability to conduct academic discussions in the field of art and to express ideas in written and oral forms. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have current technical and technological knowledge about the field. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have knowledge and knowledge about contemporary art. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have high artistic and cultural knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to participate in team work of different disciplines and to benefit from field information. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of experimenting with different materials, techniques and forms of expression, and interactional processes. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses different experiences related to the field in creative applications | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Researches and applies different material techniques and forms of expression | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Artists from different disciplines produce joint projects with designers. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Explains theoretical approaches and concepts related to scientific and application areas. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops solution-generating thoughts and methods related to the field. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops interdisciplinary relations and designs multi-disciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans, implements and exhibits original works and designs. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she shares his/her original thoughts on a problem he/she has determined by using verbal and visual data. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the processes of protection and promotion of cultural values. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It reflects its sensitivity towards cultural, social and environmental problems in its practices. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The student who takes this course knows a foreign language at a level to support their research in the fields of art and design. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course; What is art? Methods of reading and analyzing texts | Preliminary reading and preparation of reflection notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 2 | Introduction to the concept of art and basic terminology:evaluation of the concepts of art, aesthetics, and mimesis (imitation) through dictionaries and different theoretical approaches. | Reading of the sources: Adnan Turani, Dictionary of Art Terms, Remzi Kitabevi. Nimet Keser, Art Dictionary. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 3 | Definition and scope of art | Reading of the sources: Sıtkı Erinç, Dimensions of Art | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 4 | Art and imitation: Platon | Reading of the sources: Platon, Republic, Book VII Platon, Republic, Book X | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 5 | Function of art: Aristotle | Reading of the sources: Aristotle, Poetics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 6 | Seeing and representation: John Berger | Reading of the sources: John Berger, Ways of Seeing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 7 | Being of the work of art: İsmail Tunalı | Reading of the sources: İsmail Tunalı, Ontology of Art | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Craft, production and experience: Richard Sennett | Reading of the sources: Richard Sennett, The Craftsman | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 10 | Art and truth: Martin Heidegger | Reading of the sources: Martin Heidegger, The Origin of the Work of Art | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 11 | Art and technology: Walter Benjamin | Reading of the sources: Walter Benjamin, The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 12 | Representation and language: Michel Foucault | Reading of the sources: Michel Foucault, This Is Not a Pipe | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 13 | Art and psychology | Reading of the sources: Sıtkı Erinç, Introduction to Art Psychology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Art and creativity: Rollo May | Reading of the sources: Rollo May, The Courage to Create | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Overview of the concept of art and intertextual connections | Review of the texts read throughout the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 140 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,60 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||