Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Sculpture I
Course Code: ARK241
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Explanation of the sculpture chronology, stages, famous sculptor, works and style features of classical age; sculptures in architectural and other sculptures from belonging to famous temples and structures.

Course Content

The aims of this course explain the political and economical direction of Classical Period sculpture, evaluation the architecture and sculpture of statuary art.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aslı SARAÇOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Political history and works of late Archaic-early Classical period
2.Reasons that affected the formation of the early Classical period
3.The differences between the styles of sculpture of Archaic and Classical period
4.Firstly Olympieian sculpture and early Classical architectural sculpture
5.Grave monuments and sculptures of early Classical period
6.Reliefs and funerary steles of early Classical period
7.Sculpture typology, fashion and styles of Classical period
8.Architecture and sculpture of Parthenon Temple
Recommended or Required Reading
1.J. Boardman, Greek Sculpture, Classical Period, London, 1995.
2.J. Boardman, Yunan Heykeli. Klasik Dönem (Çev. G. Engin), İstanbul, 2005.
3.Y. Boysal, Grek Klasik Devir Heykeltraşlığı, Ankara, 1967.
4.J. Boardman, Greek Sculpture, The Late Classical Period, London, 1995.
5.A. Stewart, Fifth Century Styles, F.C., Ridgway, 1981.
6.B.S. Ridgway, Fouth-Century Stiles in Greek Sculpture, 1997.
7.B. Ashmole, Architect and Sculptor in Classical Greece, 1972.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of course: the scope, importance, subject, disclosure of the topic and appreciate of usage techniques of source.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Tyran Slayers Group
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sculptor Myron
Week 4 - Theoretical
Parthenon Temple
Week 5 - Theoretical
Parthenon Temple
Week 6 - Theoretical
Parthenon Temple
Week 7 - Theoretical
Parthenon Temple
Week 8 - Theoretical
Charon of Hell Boatman
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scuptor Phedias
Week 10 - Theoretical
Scuptor Polykleitos
Week 11 - Theoretical
Scuptor Skopas
Week 12 - Theoretical
Scuptor Praksiteles
Week 13 - Theoretical
Scuptor Leochares
Week 14 - Theoretical
Scuptor Lysippos
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment100220
Term Project140114
Project1066
Reading1055
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026