Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of Turkish Art
Course Code: BESE247
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 development of Turkish art within the historical process will be conveyed to the students in general, in terms of architectural works, ornamentation based on architecture, traditional handicrafts and book arts.

Course Content

Pre-Islamic Turkish painting, architecture and the evaluation of the finds obtained, the development of Turkish-Islamic architecture, Mimar Sinan and his work, adornment depending on architecture, Turkish books and traditional handicrafts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. To know Turkish art in general terms
2.Tell the development process of Turkish Art
3.Explain the determinant effects of the formation of Turkish Art.
4.Explain the Ottoman art.
5.Discuss the characteristics of Turkish art in different periods by comparing them with similarities and differences
Recommended or Required Reading
1.BİROL İnci A., Design, Drawing Technique, and Types in Classical Period Turkish Decorative Arts, Istanbul: Kubbealtı Academy Culture and Art Foundation, 2008.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, evaluation of resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sources of Turkish Art, Pre-Islamic Turkish Art
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pre-Anatolian Turkish-Islamic Art and Architecture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pre-Anatolian Turkish-Islamic Architecture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Anatolian Seljuk Art and Architecture
Week 6 - Theoretical
Anatolian Seljuk Art and Architecture
Week 7 - Theoretical
Art of the Principalities Period
Week 8 - Theoretical
Art of the Ottoman Period: Architecture/Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Art of the Ottoman Period: Miniature
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ottoman Architecture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ottoman Architecture and Architectural Decoration
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ottoman Period Handicrafts
Week 13 - Theoretical
Art of the Ottoman Period: 18th Century
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ottoman Art Book Arts
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1011
Individual Work2012
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026