Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
19080100103	ART CONCEPTS - I	Compulsory	1	1	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the Art Concepts course is to teach students the fundamental concepts of art, its historical development, and its philosophical, aesthetic, social, and cultural dimensions. This course provides the necessary theoretical foundation for students to understand what art is, how it has evolved, its functions, and the meanings of artworks in different contexts. Additionally, it aims to develop the ability to examine art from a critical perspective, enhance artistic thinking, and explore the social and cultural impacts of art.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Gör. Uğur ÖZEN

Learning Outcomes

1	Students will be able to define and explain key concepts in art, including aesthetics, beauty, and the function of art, as well as how these concepts have evolved historically.
2	Students will gain knowledge of major art movements, their historical contexts, and their impact on the development of art, as well as an understanding of how art has evolved over time.
3	Students will develop the ability to critically analyze and evaluate artworks, applying the theoretical knowledge of aesthetics, art history, and philosophy to interpret art in various contexts.
4	Students will be able to explore and discuss the philosophical underpinnings of art, including the role of the artist, the nature of the artwork, and the relationship between art and reality.
5	Students will gain an understanding of the role art plays in shaping society and culture, including how art reflects and influences social issues, and how it communicates cultural values across different cultures.
6	Students will acquire an understanding of the key characteristics of modernism and postmodernism, as well as their effects on art production, language, and form.
7	Students will learn the basics of art criticism, including how to evaluate and interpret artworks using various critique methods and frameworks.
8	Students will understand the psychological effects of art on viewers and how art conveys emotions and thoughts, recognizing the importance of emotional and cognitive responses in art appreciation.
9	Students will be able to place art within a wider cultural, philosophical, and social context, considering how art interacts with and reflects various aspects of human experience.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

There are no prerequisite courses.

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

The Art Concepts course provides knowledge about the fundamental concepts of art, its historical development, aesthetic theories, and its place in social, cultural, and philosophical contexts. It explores the evolution of art through history, art movements, and the different understandings of art in various periods. The course offers a dialectical understanding of the definition of aesthetics, beauty, the function of art, aesthetic perception, and criteria for evaluation. It examines the relationship between art and society, the use of art as a tool for conveying social messages, the cultural impact of art, and the understanding of art in different cultures. The course delves into the philosophical foundations of art, its purpose, the role of the artist, the nature of art, and the relationship between art and reality. It addresses the effects of modernism and postmodernism on art production and the transformation of art in terms of language and form. The fundamentals of art criticism, the analysis and evaluation of artworks, and critique methods are key topics. The psychological effects of art on the viewer and how art conveys emotions and thoughts are also explained with examples. This course provides artists, art historians, critics, and art enthusiasts with the opportunity to deeply understand the various aspects of art. It also provides students with the necessary theoretical foundations to grasp art in a broader context.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	The definition of art, basic art concepts (aesthetics, beauty, function of art), a general introduction to the fundamental concepts of art for students, and making brief quotations from key sources related to "Art Concepts."
2	Information on the concept of art in Ancient Greek and Roman periods, the characteristics of Medieval art, examination of examples of Ancient art, examples of the role of art in historical context, readings on Ancient art and the Middle Ages.
3	Renaissance and Baroque art movements, the social and cultural functions of art, examination of key works of Renaissance and Baroque art, and the philosophical and aesthetic discussion of Renaissance and Baroque art.
4	Modernism, Realism, Impressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, discussion of the development of Modernism and the characteristics of key movements, reading on the fundamental principles of Modernism.
5	The definition of aesthetics, the concept of beauty, the function of art, theoretical discussions on aesthetics and example analyses, reading on aesthetic theories and the function of art.
6	The use of art as a tool for conveying social messages, the relationship between art and culture, analyzing the social function of art, social critiques in art works, and developing a dialectic on the relationship between art and society.
7	Midterm Exam
8	The purpose of art, the role of the artist, the nature of the artwork, and the relationship between art and reality, examining the philosophical foundations and questioning the role of art, reading on the philosophical foundations of art.
9	The impact of Modernism and Postmodernism on art, how these movements transformed the language and form of art, a discussion of the differences between Modernism and Postmodernism, and readings on Modernism and Postmodernism.
10	The history of art criticism, the evaluation of art works, a discussion of art criticism methods, examples of analysis and evaluation, and readings on the fundamentals of art criticism.
11	The psychological effects of art, the ways in which art communicates emotions and thoughts to the viewer, a discussion of the psychological impact of art works on the viewer, and readings on the psychological effects of art.
12	The cultural effects of art, artistic concepts in different cultures, the role of cultural influences on art production, the examination of art examples from various cultures, and readings on cultural influences and art.
13	The power of art to convey social and political messages, examining how art is used in political and social critiques, and reading on the social and political role of art.
14	The impact of technological advancements on art, digital art, contemporary art movements, discussing the future of art, examining examples of digital art, reading on digital art and future art trends. A general evaluation of art concepts, student discussions.