Information Package / Course Catalogue
Psychology of Art
Course Code: RÖ477
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of the individual phenomenon and to get to know themselves better and to guide them in evaluating the relationship between the artist, the work and the perceptor, and to benefit from the depth of psychology in their artistic studies and analyzes.

Course Content

To be able to make connections between art, artist, work and perception by using psychology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Reyhan DEMİR ÖVEZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Discussing the basic concepts of art and psychology
2.To be able to make connections between art, artist, work and perception by using psychology
3.To be able to relate the basic approaches and theories of psychology to art
4.To develop the ability to analyze in the context of self-recognition and evaluation
5.To be able to use Art Psychology as a critical approach in all kinds of artistic work
Recommended or Required Reading
1.VYGOTSKY L.S. (1971). The Psychology of Art. The M.I.T Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing the students and introducing the psychology of art.
Week 2 - Theoretical
literature reading,What is art? Art psychology and psychology theories affecting art
Week 3 - Theoretical
Art, Conceptual discussions, Discussing the concept of art in the social and individual context, and discussing different views on the difference of art and craft in the adventure reaching the supreme individual.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Art, Conceptual discussions, Discussing the concept of art in the social and individual context, and discussing different views on the difference of art and craft in the adventure reaching the supreme individual.
Week 5 - Theoretical
What is Psychology? Introduction to psychology, sub-branches and their use in life
Week 6 - Theoretical
Psychology Terminology, Psychological terminology (perception, memory, subconscious, intelligence, personality, character ...) informing and examining the relationship with art
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psychology Terminology, Psychological terminology (perception, memory, subconscious, intelligence, personality, character ...) informing and examining the relationship with art
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reading literature, psychology of perception-midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reading literature, psychology of perception
Week 10 - Theoretical
Literature reading, Creative thinking
Week 11 - Theoretical
Literature reading, Expressive approach
Week 12 - Theoretical
The use of art therapy in psychotherapy
Week 13 - Theoretical
The use of art therapy in psychotherapy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Individual and Artist, Being an individual and discussing the concepts of individualism.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment35324
Reading52220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026