Information Package / Course Catalogue
Art of Seljuqs
Course Code: REH307
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to give detailed information about the political, social and cultural conditions of Anatolian Seljuk period; to investigate the different types of constructions built between 12th and 13th centuries ( mosques, madrasah, hospitals, tombs, public bath, caravanserai, zawiya-hanikah ) with regards to architectural characteristics.

Course Content

In the lesson, not only cultural domains that Anatolian Seljuk Architecture and art environment gained inspiration but also interaction of art in that period with such cultural environments as Syria, Egypt, Persia, Iraq will be dwelt on; structures will be investigated with regards to architectural and ornamental characteristics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Başak Burcu EKE
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehends historical process of Anatolian Seljuq Period.
2.Comprehends the general characteristics of Art of the Seljuq Period.
3.Compares the Art of Seljuq with prior periods and knows similar and different aspects.
4.Has knowledge about Mosques dating bact to the Seljuq Period.
5.Has knowledge about caravansaries dating back to Seljuq Period.
6.Has knowledge about madrasahs dating back to Seljuq Period.
7.Has knowledge about tombs, bridges and castles dating back to Seljuq Period.
8.Has knowledge about handicrafts in the period of Seljuq.
9.Has knowledge about important Seljuq art works in museums.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ASLANAPA, Oktay (1989), Türk Sanatı, İstanbul
2.ALTUN, Ara, (1978) Anadolu'da Artuklu Devri Türk Mimarisi'nin Gelişmesi, İstanbul
3.KUBAN, Doğan,(2002), Selçuklu Çağında Anadolu Sanatı, İstanbul
4.KUBAN, Doğan, (2003), Divriği mucizesi : Selçuklular çağında İslam Bezeme Sanatı Üzerine Bir Deneme, İstanbul
5.ÖNEY Prof. Dr. Gönül, ERGİNSOY, Dr. Ülker, Anadolu Selçuklu Mimari Süslemesi ve El Sanatları, Ankara 1992.
6.SÖNMEZ, Zeki, Başlangıcından 16. Yüzyıla Kadar Anadolu Türk İslam Mimarisinde Sanatçılar, Ankara 1995.R. Ekrem Koçu, Topkapı Sarayı, İst. 2004.
7.CANTAY, Gönül, (1992), Anadolu Selçuklu ve Osmanlı Darüşşifaları, Ankara
8.ÖNKAL, Hakkı , (1996), Anadolu Selçuklu Türbeleri, Ankara
9.ARIK, Rüçhan , (2000), Kubad Abad : Selçuklu Saray ve Çinileri, İstanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Starting the period of Anatolian Seljuks and geographical distribution
Week 2 - Theoretical
Emergence and development of Seljuk art in Anatolia
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk -period mosques in company with visual materials.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk -period mosques in company with visual materials.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk -period mosques in company with visual materials.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk -period madrasah in company with visual materials.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk -period madrasah in company with visual materials.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk -period tombs in company with visual materials.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk-period palaces and military structures in company with visual materials.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk –period structures of sect in company with visual materials.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk-period caravan routes; architecture of caravanserai and inn in company with visual materials.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk-period caravan routes; caravanserai and inn architecture in company with visual materials.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Introducing the Anatolian Seljuk-period aqua architecture (public baths, thermal-hot springs, fountains) in company with visual materials.
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review will be done and deficiencies will be made up.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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