Architecture
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00320214 | Sanat ve Mimarlık Tarihi | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | no prerequisites |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Ayşenur DAĞ GÜRCAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Ayşenur DAĞ GÜRCAN | A-208 | [email protected] | 7604 | Monday 14:00-15:30 |
Course Content
An introduction to the history of architecture, covering the major periods from prehistoric times onwards, including the civilisations of Anatolia, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Iran, Ancient Greece, Rome and Byzantium, as well as the principal stylistic features, relationships, interactions and continuities of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture. The ability to interpret architecture and its developments within the context of space, people and society. Examples of monumental and civil architecture from various periods, painting, sculpture and crafts, and their connections to architecture. Types of construction. Plan types. Urban development
Objectives of the Course
This course, which serves as an introduction to Western-oriented architectural history, aims to discuss the discipline of architectural history from various perspectives; to examine the concepts and terminology of architectural history; and to provide an overview of the major developments and characteristic periods in architectural history within the context of their social, economic and geographical backgrounds, institutions, settlement patterns, building types and construction techniques.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | To have the ability to develop discourse, theory and practice by developing new concepts by having the knowledge of historical, geographical, social and cultural context to design and plan in the field of architecture. | 3 |
| P6 | To have knowledge in the history of art and architecture on a national and international scale. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Gain visual and written presentation skills. | P.3.6 | 3 |
| O2 | To comprehend the historical meaning of architecture, to follow the developments of the periods and to analyze their differences. | P.6.1 | 1,3 |
| O3 | To gain a theoretical basis of the concepts and the terminology of art and architectural history. | P.6.2 | 1 |
| O4 | Recognizing the characteristic periods in the history of architecture and art, and being able to read them through visuals. | P.6.3 | 1,3 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course deion and giving the weekly schedules, comprehend the main purpose and objectives of the course; Definitions and relationships of the concepts of art, architecture, aesthetics, introduction to art history |
| 2 | Art and architecture in the prehistoric era (paleolithic-mesolithic and neolithic period) |
| 3 | Neolithic settlement: Çatalhöyük / Visiting heritage site Bronze Age Art and Anatolia Troy City |
| 4 | Anatolian Civilizations: Hittite, Urartian and Phrygian Art; Egyptian Civilization and Art |
| 5 | Mesopotamia (Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, Akkad and Elam) and Ancient Iranian Architecture (Persian, Parthian and Sassanid) |
| 6 | Ionian, Minoan and Mycenaean Art; Introduction to Greek Art |
| 7 | Greek Art and Architecture: 1.Cities, orders and typology; 2.Dwellings, Interior design, sculpture |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Roman Architecture: city system, innovations in architecture, architectural structures (temples, basilicas, baths, theatres, sports buildings, water facilities, triumphal monuments) |
| 10 | Roman architecture 2: (Column Layouts, Facade Conception and Ornamentation, Houses, Interior organisation) ; Assignment topic for the term |
| 11 | Byzantine Period of architecture (Costantinapolis / Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, the development of the church building type, the impact of early Christian art); Early Christian Art, Pre-Romanesque and Romanesque architecture (Germany, France) |
| 12 | Gothic Period (France, Germany, England, Italy, Spain) Overview and Regional Characteristics, Structural elements, Cathedrals and spatial organisation; High Gothic Age (England), Characteristic elements, Structural development, Facades, Interiors and ornamentation |
| 13 | The birth of the Renaissance and the preparation of the atmosphere, introduction to Renaissance art, Florence and Brunelleschi; Renaissance period: Outlines of architecture, developments, facade concept, urban design, interior space, painting and sculpture (artists, architects and their works); High Renaissance (Bramente, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Palladio), Mannerism (Michelangelo) |
| 14 | Introduction to Baroque, art and architecture; Baroque architects and works (Bernini, Borromini); Rococo effect reflected in architectural and interior decoration |
| 15 | Neoclassicism and Neo Classical architecture |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Akdeniz, G. Tarih Öncesi ve İlk Çağ Mimarlığı. İdeal Kültür Yayıncılık. 2016. |
| Müller, W. Mimarlık Atlası 1-2 Cilt. YEM. 2012. | |
| Hopkins, O. (2023). Reading architecture: A visual lexicon (2nd ed.). Laurence King Publishing. | |
| Taricat, J. (2004). Histoires d'architecture. Éditions Parenthèses. | |
| Kostof, S. A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals. Oxford, 1985. | |
| Kuban, D. Mimarlık Kavramları: Tarihsel Perspektif İçinde Mimarlığın Kuramsal Sözlüğüne Giriş. İstanbul, 1990. | |
| Mutlu, B. Mimarlık Tarihi Ders Notları 1. Mimarlık Vakfı Yayınları. 2012. | |
| Roth, L. M., & Roth Clark, A. C. (2013/2025). Understanding architecture: Its elements, history, and meaning. Routledge. | |
| N. Pevsner, (1982): An Outline of European Architecture, Penguin Books, New York. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 25 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Gain visual and written presentation skills. | 3 | - |
| O2 | To comprehend the historical meaning of architecture, to follow the developments of the periods and to analyze their differences. | - | 5 |
| O3 | To gain a theoretical basis of the concepts and the terminology of art and architectural history. | - | 5 |
| O4 | Recognizing the characteristic periods in the history of architecture and art, and being able to read them through visuals. | - | 5 |