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Pre-Islamic Turkic Art

Course Code	: İST512
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 interpret the cultural context and characteristic forms of pre-Islamic Turkish art through sources and monuments.

Course Content

Examination of the material culture of pre-Islamic Turkish communities, steppe art traditions, the animal style, weaving, metalwork, and monumental works.

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Learning Outcomes

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

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Aslanapa, O. (2014). Turkish Art. Remzi Kitabevi.
2.	Çoruhlu, Y. (2020). Early Period Turkish Art: The Birth and Development of Turkish Art in Inner Asia. Ötüken Neşriyat.
3.	Esin, E. (2004). Iconographic Motifs in Turkish Art. Kabalcı Yayınevi.
4.	: 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 pre-Islamic Turkish art.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Steppe culture and material environment.

Week 3 - Theoretical

Archaeological sources and methodology.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Hunnic art and findings.

Week 5 - Theoretical

Animal style and iconography.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Kurgan culture and Pazyryk findings.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Monuments of the Göktürk period.

Week 8 - Theoretical

Stone sculptures and balbals.

Week 9 - Theoretical

Uyghur urban and architectural culture.

Week 10 - Theoretical

Uyghur painting art.

Week 11 - Theoretical

Weaving, felt, and carpet.

Week 12 - Theoretical

Metal, leather, and wood works.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Continuities with post-Islamic art.

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	3	3	4	4	4
OÇ-2	3	4	4	3	3	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	4	3

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