Major Works of Modern Art aims to introduce students to one of the crucial periods of Western art which is the birth, development and "triumph" of Modern Art from the 1860's to the 1960's. The primary purpose of this course however is not to stress the chronological development of modern art but rather to focus on and pursue specific art-related and cultural issues that pertain to those chosen works. Even though the masterpieces are presented chronologically, the lectures themselves are kept fairly independent and presented like a series of visits to an 'imaginary museum'. The chosen works are discussed along with comparative material to explore specific issues that are selected for each work and to illustrate earlier and later thematic developments. In addition to the existing pre-requisite " to have completed 23 credits" for this course , a new condition will be added as "to complete SPS 101 and SPS 102 courses at least with D grade" as of the Fall semester of 2015-2016 Academic Year. Students who failed from SPS 101 and SPS 102 courses, do not have right to take this course.
Major Works of Modern Art (HUM 212)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Art Theory and Criticism Minor | * | ||
| Computer Science and Engineering | |||
| Computer Science and Engineering | |||
| Cultural Studies | |||
| Cultural Studies | |||
| Economics | |||
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| Electronics Engineering | |||
| Electronics Engineering | |||
| Industrial Engineering | |||
| Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) | |||
| International Studies | |||
| International Studies | |||
| Management | |||
| Management | |||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | |||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | |||
| Mechatronics Engineering | |||
| Mechatronics Engineering | |||
| Microelectronics | |||
| Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering | |||
| Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering (Pre. Name: Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) | |||
| Political Science | |||
| Political Science and International Relations | |||
| Political Science (Previous Name: Social and Political Sciences) | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Telecommunications | |||
| Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design | |||
| Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
This course aims to introduce students to one of the crucial periods of Western art; that is, the birth, development and ?triumph? of Modern (modernist) Art from the 1860?s to the 1950/60?s. The primary purpose of this course however is not to stress the chronological development of Modern Art by ?-isms" but rather to focus on and pursue specific art-related and cultural issues that pertain to a few major works.
Each lecture will focus on one key work of painting or sculpture by some of the following artists.. Manet; Monet/ Renoir; Rodin; Munch/ Van Gogh/ Chagall; Cézanne, Gauguin, Klimt; Duchamp; Tatlin, Picasso, Matisse, Brancusi; Magritte/ Dali/ F. Kahlo; Pollock and/ or Warhol. Those works will be discussed along with comparative material to explore those specific issues that are selected for each work and to illustrate earlier and later related developments.
Those selected works will be presented chronologically, but the lectures themselves will be kept fairly independent and presented as a series of visits to a museum ??without walls.?? Ultimately, this course aims to help students understand modern art while developing a critical understanding of some of its many issues and aspects.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- After completion of HUM 212, studendts should be able to -Identify some of the main aspects of Modern art, -Analyze some of the basic art issues and cultural issues that inform the making and the reading of a modern work of art, -Develop awareness, appreciation and understanding for works of visual arts -Appreciate and express the cultural significance of art and understand its evolution and purposes.
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 40 |
| Midterm | 40 |
| Participation | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Readings |
Reader with weekly readings, about 15 pages a week. Available at CEMİL, first week of classes. For details of readings, look at Course Outline below. |