Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS IN ART HISTORY USAN122 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Serkan SUNAY
Assistants
Goals To introduce some symbols and signs used in different culture and art circles with their origin and meaning, and to establish links.
Course Content Focuses on the main signs and symbols that develop in different cultural and geographical circles in the history of art.
Learning Outcomes 1) Discuss symbols and signs in art history
2) especially signs and symbols in works of art produced in the framework of myths, dogmas, religious beliefs
3) Gain the ability to grasp new symbols

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The subject of the lesson is explained the professional importance. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
2. Week Focusing on the place and importance of the use of signs and symbols in Art History, it is conveyed how to know the priority signs and symbols which are seen in different culture and art circles. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week Focus on African symbols and signs. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week Focus on American symbols and signs Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
5. Week Focus on Asian symbols and signs Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
6. Week Focus on European symbols and signs Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
7. Week .Focus on australian symbols and signs Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
8. Week Exam Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
9. Week Information about religious symbols and signs is given. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
10. Week The main symbols and signs used in Buddhism-Shintoism-Hinduism are conveyed. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
11. Week Focus on signs and symbols in Greco-Roman, Celtic and Scandinavian cultures. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
12. Week Focus on symbols and signs that are common in Christian art. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
13. Week .Islamic art is given information about symbols and signs that are unique. Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
14. Week Exam Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Cirlot,J.E., (Trans.by J.Sage), Dictionary of Symbols, London 1971.
Eason, C., Fabulous Creatures Mythical Monsters and Animal Power Symbols-A Handbook, Westport, Connecticut, London 2008.
Evans, E.P., Animal symbolism in Ecclesiastical Architecture, New York 1896.
Ferguson, George, Signs and Symbols in Christian Art, New York 1967.
Gibsoni C., Semboller Nasıl Okunur, 3.Baskı, istanbul 2009.
West, E., Saints, Signs and Symbols, Second Edition, London 1963.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 2 7
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 8 5
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 5 5
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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