Information Package / Course Catalogue
Contemporary Art.
Course Code: RÖ358
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

It is aimed to discuss the emerging contemporary art movements in 20th century, to determine their theoretical foundations, and to explain and interpret the interaction of interdisciplinary art.

Course Content

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to different artistic application within the framework of multi cultural and intercultural interaction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Reyhan DEMİR ÖVEZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain and apply modern art disciplines.
2.To be able to explain the process of transition to abstract art.
3.To be able to recognize 20th century art movements.
4.To be able to recognize art movements after the world war II, and distinguish the similarities of inter-disciplines.
5.To be able to recognize modern Fine Art and artists.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Modern Sanatın Öyküsü,Remzi Kitabevi:İstanbul.Yılmaz, M. (2006).
2.Modernizmden Postmodernizme Sanat, Ütopya Yayınevi: Ankara. Antmen, A. (2008).
3.20. Yüzyılda Batı Sanatında Akımlar. Sel Yayıncılık:İstanbul. Krausse, A.C. (2005).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the 19. century theories of modern art
Week 2 - Theoretical
The transition to abstract art and examination on sample works
Week 3 - Theoretical
20. century art movements, abstract art, expressionism, fowizm
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ekspresyonizm
Week 5 - Theoretical
Die Brücke - and Der Blaue Reiter
Week 6 - Theoretical
abstract art- cubism
Week 7 - Theoretical
futurism
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review of topics - midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Suprematism- dada
Week 10 - Theoretical
Constructivism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Abstract expressionism-Action Painting
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pop art
Week 13 - Theoretical
Op Art - Fluxus - Minimalism -
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conceptual art- Performance art- Photorealism-videoart-Land Art
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Assignment1224
Term Project14610
Reading51110
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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