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HISTORY OF ART AND CULTURE

Course
VICD106 - HISTORY OF ART AND CULTURE
Department
Visual Communication Design - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The course focuses on the history of art and culture. In this scope History of Art and Culture introduces the developments and concepts related to development of art and culture. Variety of fields such as painting, sculpture, drama, music, literature and architecture are discussed within a socioeconomic and political context; to give the student a total understanding of a particular time and place in history. Students are expected to have an awareness about the development and chronology of the art-historical periods and of distinctive styles. Within this perspective this course starts with first human being efforts in terms of art and continues towards to the current times where art and culture interactions become more complicated and less immediate.

HISTORY OF ART AND CULTURE

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 to define modern art and its historical development.
  2. 02 to analyse of different approaches in the history of modern art.
  3. 03 to develop critical approach on artistic styles emerged in the modern period.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Stone Age (30,000 b.c.–2500 b.c.) & Mesopotamian (3500 b.c.–539 b.c.)
Week 2 Egyptian (3100 b.c.–30 b.c.)
Week 3 Greek and Hellenistic (850 b.c.–31 b.c.) & Roman (500 b.c.– a.d. 476)
Week 4 Persian Empire (550- 330 b. c.)
Week 5 Indian, Chinese, and Japanese (653 b.c.–a.d. 1900)
Week 6 Byzantine and Islamic (a.d. 476–a.d.1453) & Middle Ages (500–1400)
Week 7 Early and High Renaissance (1400–1550)
Week 8 Venetian and Northern Renaissance (1430–1550)
Week 9 Mannerism (1527–1580) & Baroque (1600–1750)
Week 10 Neoclassical (1750–1850), Romanticism (1780–1850) & Realism (1848–1900)
Week 11 Impressionism (1865–1885) & Post-Impressionism (1885–1910)
Week 12 Fauvism and Expressionism (1900–1935), Cubism, Futurism, Supremativism, Constructivism, De Stijl (1905–1920)
Week 13 Dada and Surrealism (1917–1950)
Week 14 Abstract Expressionism (1940s–1950s) and Pop Art (1960s)
Week 15 Postmodernism and Deconstructivism (1970–)

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 "The Story of Art", E. H. Gombrich, Phaidon Press; 16th edition (21 July 2007)
  2. 02 "Art history: A critical introduction to its methods", Michael Hatt & Charlotte Klonk, Manchester University Press; Illustrated edition (3 Sept. 2006)
  3. 03 "Culture: The surprising connections and influences between civilisations. ‘Genius' - William Dalrymple", Martin Puchner, Ithaka; 1st edition (1 Feb. 2024)
  4. 04 "Amazing Ancient Art: A Seek-and-Find Activity Book" Aleksandra Artymowska, Templar Publishing (22 July 2021)

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Define(2) modern art and its historical development. SOLO 2
  2. L02 Analyse(4) of different approaches in the history of modern art. SOLO 4
  3. L03 Develop(5) critical approach on artistic styles emerged in the modern period. SOLO 5
  4. L04 Define(2) art movements and their historical development. SOLO 2
  5. L05 Define prehistoric times SOLO 2
  6. L06 Describe ancient times art and culture SOLO 3
  7. L07 Compare the significant art and architecture of ancient times SOLO 4
  8. L08 Recognize the ancient art and architecture styles SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
  14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
  16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
  21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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