Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4RES210Sociology of Art2+0+02310.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Painting
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course It is to provide a sociological perspective in evaluating the relationship between the artist, the work and the audience, and to form the basis for students' artistic studies and critical approach, providing the ability to analyze the social.
Course Content Introduction to the sociology of art. defining the different perspectives that art sociology brings to art. Art, art and society relations. An examination of the artist's relationship with the society he grew up in. The relationship between artist and society within the framework of art and universality. Examining the reflections of social structure and phenomena in the works of artists.
Course Methods and Techniques Presentation preparation, discussion, case study.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof. Ali Asker BAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bottomore, T.B. (2000). Sociology. Çeviren: Ünsal Oksay, İstanbul: Der Publication.
Soykan, Ö. N. (2009). Art Sociology, Theory and Practice, İstanbul: Dönence Publication.
Erinç, M. S. (2009). Introduction to the Sociology of Art, Ankara: Ütopya Publication.
Soykan, Ö. N. (2006). Art as a Unity of Theory and Action. Istanbul: Bilge Kültür Sanat Yayınları.
Turani, A. (2022). Contemporary Philosophy of Art, Istanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Course Notes • Soykan, Ö. N. (2009). Sanat sosyolojisi, kuram ve uygulama. Dönence Yayınları.
• Bottomore, T. B. (2000). Toplumbilim (Ü. Oksay, Çev.). Der Yayınları.
• Erinç, M. S. (2009). Sanat sosyolojisine giriş. Ütopya Yayınları.

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 18 2 36
Assignments 5 2 10
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 78

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to discuss about the basic concepts of art and sociology
2 To be able to evaluate socio-cultural relations in the context of art and artist
3 To be able to analyze the elements of social structure
4 Understanding the connection and importance of art with social memory
5 To be able to interpret popular culture and art debates from a sociological perspective.
6 To be able to use art sociology and art disciplines with a critical approach

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the sociology of art.
2 Social structure, institutions and values.
3 Artist and society.
4 Popular culture and art.
5 Social memory and art.
6 Theories of the sociology of art.
7 Art sociology and mythology.
8 Art sociology, religion and magic.
9 Art sociology and economic activity.
10 Methods and tools of the sociology of art.
11 Sociology of painting and plastic arts.
12 Sociological analysis of the work of art.
13 Hermeneutic artworks analysis.
14 Art sociology theoretical and applied studies.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C2 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C3 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 3 3 5 5
C4 5 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4
C5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C6 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant