Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2RES112Art Concept And Theory2+0+02215.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit License
Department / Program Painting
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To examine and learn the concepts and theories of art in relation to philosophy and sociology.
Course Content Art concepts and theories and the relationship between artist-art object-audience in the historical process
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, research-examination, presentation, question-answer
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof. Selma ŞAHİN selmasahin@osmaniye.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Berger, J. Ways of Seeing; E.H.Gombrich, The Story of Art; H.Wolfflin, Basic Concepts of Art History; A.Turani, World Art History; In addition to books that will be a source on art such as İ.Tunalı, Geometry in Art, all kinds of publications, periodicals and art magazines and websites of art institutions
Course Notes Presentations prepared by the course instructor and written and visual documents regarding the course content

Course Category
Field %100

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 61

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Comprehends the concepts and theories of art.
2 Learns and discusses the basic issues of aesthetics and philosophy of art.
3 Examines the artist/art object/viewer relationship and change in the historical process.
4 Learns the art criticism method.
5 Gains information about contemporary art theory and discussions.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Getting acquainted and informing about the course content. Information about the resources to be used in the course. Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul.
2 What is the Concept? What is Theory? Art Concepts Overview/Basic Concepts Presentation unali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul.
3 What is Art? What is Beautiful? What is Aesthetics? What is Philosophy of Art? What subjects does Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art deal with in general? Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Special, A. (2014). Aesthetics and Fundamental Theories. Utopia Publishing House: Ankara.
4 Ancient Philosophers and the Concept of Beauty Platon Aristoteles Platinos Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Special, A. (2014). Aesthetics and Fundamental Theories. Utopia Publishing House: Ankara.
5 18th century and Later Important Aesthetic Theories and Approaches: Baumgarten- Hegel Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Special, A. (2014). Aesthetics and Fundamental Theories. Utopia Publishing House: Ankara.
6 18th century Important Aesthetic Theories and Approaches in and After: Kant Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Special, A. (2014). Aesthetics and Fundamental Theories. Utopia Publishing House: Ankara.
7 Classification of Fine Arts/ "art and work of art", "work of art and its features" in the historical process Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Special, A. (2014). Aesthetics and Fundamental Theories. Utopia Publishing House: Ankara.
8 Contemporary Art Movements: Realism, Impressionism Sunum, Ders Notları, Görsel Materyaller
9 Expressionism, Surrealism, Cubism Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Gombrich, E. H. (2016). The Story of Art. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul.
10 Fauvism, Futurism, Abstract Art Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Gombrich, E. H. (2016). The Story of Art. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul.
11 Art Criticism, the Historical Process of Art Criticism Its development Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literature Publishing: Istanbul. Gombrich, E. H. (2016). The Story of Art. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul.
12 Artwork Analysis with Art Criticism Method Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literary Publications: Istanbul. Gombrich, E.H. (2016). The Story of Art. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul.
13 Work Analysis with Art Criticism Method (Application) Presentation Tunali, I. (2016). Aesthetic. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Tunali, I. (2022). Greek Aesthetics. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul. Fat, A. (2011). Introduction to Art Concepts and Theories. Literary Publications: Istanbul. Gombrich, E.H. (2016). The Story of Art. Remzi Bookstore: Istanbul.
14 General Evaluation

 
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 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5
C1 5 5 5 5 4 3 5 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 5
C2 4 5 5 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 4
C3 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 3 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 4
C5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5

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

  
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