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
- -
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)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 to define modern art and its historical development.
- 02 to analyse of different approaches in the history of modern art.
- 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
- 01 "The Story of Art", E. H. Gombrich, Phaidon Press; 16th edition (21 July 2007)
- 02 "Art history: A critical introduction to its methods", Michael Hatt & Charlotte Klonk, Manchester University Press; Illustrated edition (3 Sept. 2006)
- 03 "Culture: The surprising connections and influences between civilisations. ‘Genius' - William Dalrymple", Martin Puchner, Ithaka; 1st edition (1 Feb. 2024)
- 04 "Amazing Ancient Art: A Seek-and-Find Activity Book" Aleksandra Artymowska, Templar Publishing (22 July 2021)
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Define(2) modern art and its historical development. SOLO 2
- L02 Analyse(4) of different approaches in the history of modern art. SOLO 4
- L03 Develop(5) critical approach on artistic styles emerged in the modern period. SOLO 5
- L04 Define(2) art movements and their historical development. SOLO 2
- L05 Define prehistoric times SOLO 2
- L06 Describe ancient times art and culture SOLO 3
- L07 Compare the significant art and architecture of ancient times SOLO 4
- L08 Recognize the ancient art and architecture styles SOLO 2
Program Outcomes
- P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
Po-Lo Matrix
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