Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mimar Sinan and His Work of Art
Course Code: MRP200
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Mimar Sinan's mosque, madrasa, tomb, inn, darüşşifa, fountain, Turkish bath, aqueduct, etc. Their structure is examined and the construction systems in Mimar Sinan architecture and the innovations brought by Mimar Sinan are transferred to the student.

Course Content

To be able to interpret and evaluate the contributions of Mimar Sinan in Ottoman Classical Architecture, to learn the general outlines of Byzantine art created in Anatolia. a

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Esra AKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the life and architectural accumulation of Mimar Sinan.
2.Have knowledge about the architectural typologies of Mimar Sinan.
3.Can explain the innovations and contributions of Mimar Sinan to Ottoman Architecture.
4.Have knowledge about the important complexes and masterpieces of Mimar Sinan.
5.Have detailed knowledge about Mimar Sinan Period and its architecture.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.GÜNAY, R. (2005), Mimar Sinan, YKY, İstanbul
2.KUBAN, D., (1997), Sinan's Art and Selimiye, İstanbul.
3.KURAN, A. (1987), Sinan: The grand old master of Ottoman architecture, Ada Press Publishers
4.NECİPOĞLU, G. (2005), The Age Of Sinan, Hong Kong
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing the basic resources about the course and its terminology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introducing the life and works of Mimar Sinan.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Explaining the construction systems in Mimar Sinan architecture and new construction techniques brought by Mimar Sinan.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Building typologies of Mimar Sinan: Examining mosques, masjids and madrasas.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Building typologies of Mimar Sinan: Examining mosques, masjids and madrasas.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Building typologies of Mimar Sinan: Darülkurra, shrines, imaretes and investigation of hospitals.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Building typologies of Mimar Sinan: Darülkurra, shrines, imaretes and investigation of hospitals.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic repetition (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Building typologies of Mimar Sinan: aqueducts, bridges, caravanserais, palaces and baths.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of Husreviye Complex, Çoban Mustafa Complex and Haseki Complex.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Investigation of Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque, Molla Celebi Mosque, Semiz Ali Pasha Mosque, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Explaining Şehzade Mosque and Complex, Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex, Selimiye Mosque and Complex.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examination of Hagia Sophia and other building restorations.
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation of the works by Mimar Sinan.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination111112
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026