Information Package / Course Catalogue
Paper Marbling
Course Code: EFS154
Course Type: Non Departmental 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

To examine the word marbling etymologically. To learn the opinions and sources on this subject. To know the stages and development process from the 15th century, when the first examples were given, to the present day. To examine its place in classical and post-classical Ottoman art and its current situation comparatively. To obtain references that will shed light on today by seeing the colour and composition order in historical examples. To make marbling with traditional methods and methods and today's material possibilities.

Course Content

Etymology of the word Ebru, The first examples of Ebru art, Material and technical problems and solutions in Ebru Art, Preparation of Ebru paints, Preparation of Ebru brushes and modern possibilities, Common areas of use of Ebru and other traditional arts, Kitre types, Ebru and style issue, Ebru samples and colour - composition patterns according to centuries, Schools and problems today, Islamic Aesthetics or Modern approaches in Ebru art, Ebru applications: Battal and types.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Fatma NEMUTLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognises the oldest marbling samples and their masters
2.Observes the colour and composition order in the oldest Ebru examples
3.Observes the place of old marbling in contemporary artworks
4.Determines the connection and common denominators of marbling with other arts
5.Identifies technical problems and ways out in the art of marbling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Derman, M. U. (1977). Türk Sanatında Ebru. Ak Yayınları.
2.Barutcugil, H. (2001). Suyun Rüyası Ebru.
3.Yazır, M. B. (1989). Medeniyet Aleminde Yazı ve İslam Medeniyetinde Kalem Güzeli, I-III.
4.Freeman N. B., and Denny, W. B. (2001). Ebrû Art: Marble on Paper, the Work of Feridun Özgören, Ys.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Etymology of the word of Ebru and debates)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Etymology of the word of Ebru and debates)
Week 3 - Theoretical
The meterials, tecnical problems and solution in the art of Ebru
Week 4 - Theoretical
The prepration the paints of Ebru: From past to today
Week 5 - Theoretical
The prepration of the brushes of Ebru and modern possibilities
Week 6 - Theoretical
The common use areas of Ebru and other traditional arts
Week 7 - Theoretical
The prepration of gam targacath of Ebru: The sorts of gam targacath
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ebru and the the issue of styling
Week 9 - Theoretical
The examples of Ebru and the order of color-composition in terms of centuries
Week 10 - Theoretical
Today’s ecoles and problems
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Islamic aesthetic in Ebru and modern approaches
Week 12 - Theoretical
The applications of Ebru: Battal and its types
Week 13 - Theoretical
The applications of Ebru: Battal and its types
Week 14 - Theoretical
The applications of Ebru: Battal and its types
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
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OÇ-1
4
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
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