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History of Early-Period Turco-Islamic Arts

Course Code	: İST507
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

To evaluate the formation conditions, monument groups, and stylistic features of Early Turkish-Islamic arts through historical comparison.

Course Content

Examination of the early architectural and decorative traditions developed by the Turks after Islam in the Karakhanid, Ghaznavid, and early Seljuk environments.

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Learning Outcomes

1.	Explains the fundamental concepts and historical development of the field of Early Period Turkish Islamic Arts History.
2.	Defines the primary works, sources, and examples covered within the scope of Early Period Turkish Islamic Arts History.
3.	Analyzes the examples related to the Early Period Turkish Islamic Arts History in terms of form, technique, function, and style.
4.	Evaluates the topics of Early Period Turkish Islamic Arts History comparatively within their historical and cultural contexts.
5.	Presents an independent, source-based research on the Early Period Turkish Islamic Arts History, observing academic ethical principles.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Aslanapa, O. (2014). Turkish Art (13th edition). Remzi Kitabevi.
2.	Diyaryıldız, M. (2023). Early Period Turkish Art: The Birth and Development of Turkish Art in Inner Asia. Ötüken Neşriyat.
3.	Öney, G. (1992). Decoration and Handicrafts in Anatolian Seljuk Architecture. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Publications.
4.	Önge, Y. (1981). The Use of Brick in Pre-Seljuk and Seljuk Period Anatolian Architecture. METU Faculty of Architecture Printing Workshop.
5.	Ettinghausen, R., Grabar, O., & Jenkins-Madina, M. (2001). Islamic Art and Architecture 650–1250. Yale University Press.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to early Turkish-Islamic art.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Pre-Islamic art heritage

Week 3 - Theoretical

Interaction with Islamic art environments.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Karakhanid historical context.

Week 5 - Theoretical

Karakhanid architecture.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Karakhanid decoration examples.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Ghaznavid historical context.

Week 8 - Theoretical

Ghaznavid architecture.

Week 9 - Theoretical

Ghaznavid palace and decoration arts.

Week 10 - Theoretical

Transition to early Great Seljuk art.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Brick and stucco (plaster) decoration.

Week 12 - Theoretical

Tomb and mosque typologies.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Comparative analysis on selected works.

Week 14 - Theoretical

General evaluation.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Attending Lectures	1	%5
Quiz	1	%5
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	5	0	70
Assignment	14	2	0	28
Midterm Examination	1	14	0	14
Final Examination	1	14	0	14
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	5	4	3	4	5
OÇ-4	3	5	4	3	4	4
OÇ-5	5	5	4	4	4	4

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