Information Package / Course Catalogue
Miniature Art I
Course Code: SAT453
Course Type: Area Elective
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

The background of Miniature that is among the book decorative arts, dates back to the Uighur Turks according to the researchers. In this context, the development of miniature art from the beginning will be studied, construction techniques, materials, samples will be examined.

Course Content

Defining the Miniature Art, explaining the concepts of miniature, background of miniature art, the art branches used together with miniature, material, technique and composition features, Painting Art in the Central Asia, usage of miniature in the Islamic world.

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to learn the basic concept and terms about the Miniature Art.
2.To be able to define the materials and techniques used in Miniature production.
3.To be able to comprehend composition characteristics of miniature art.
4.To be able to explain the development of the painting art in the Central Asia.
5.To be able to describe the place of miniature in the Islamic art.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.AND, M., Minyatürlerle Osmanlı-İslâm Mitologyası, Akbank Yayınları, İstanbul 1998.
2.AND, M., Osmanlı Tasvir Sanatları: 1 Minyatür, Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul 2002.
3.İNAL, G., Türk Minyatür Sanatı, (Başlangıcından Osmanlılara Kadar), Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Yayınları, Ankara 1995.
4.TANINDI, Z., Türk Minyatür Sanatı, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, Ankara 1996.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Defining the Miniature Art, explaining the concepts of this art, presenting its background, presenting the art branches used together with miniature and masters of miniature masters.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Presenting detailed information about materials and techniques used in the production of miniature.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Compositions studied in the miniature production and their importance.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Explaining the development of the art of painting began with the Uighurs in the Central Asia with samples.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explaining the development of the art of painting began with the Uighurs in the Central Asia with samples.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examining miniatures produced outside Anatolia in the Islamic Art in detail by giving samples.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Reading100110
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026