Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
The Art Of The Archaic Period Of Sculpture ARK 204 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ahmet BİLİR
Instructor(s)
Goals To give introductory information about sculpture art of the Archaic period where civilization started to develop and architectural understanding and architectural works.
Course Content Beginning with the appearance of the first sculptures, to recognize the sculptures produced up to the Classical Period. To examine the first examples of sculpture art.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to understand the effects in the emergence of large-scale statues in the Greek world.
2 To be able to explain to reasons for the production and usage of sculptures in the Archaic period.
3 To be able to understand the development of statues in Archaic Period.
4 To be able to recognize and discuss the regional styles in the Archaic sculpture.
5 To be able to examine the development of archaic grave stones.
6 To be able to recognize an archaic work and date it.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction, Transition from the geometric sculpture to the archaic sculpture
2. Week Figurines in the Early Archaic Period.
3. Week The external influences of emergence of large-scle statues in the Greek World.
4. Week Nikandre-Auxerre Group, Sounion Group
5. Week Olympia Hera, Berlin Koresi Group, Orkhomenos Thera Group
6. Week Cheramyes-Genelaos Group, Tenea-Volomandra Group
7. Week Lyons Kore, Ephesos Group and Melos Group
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Sculpture of Siphinian Treasure
10. Week Anavysos-Ptoon 12 Groups
11. Week Architectural Sculpture in Archaic Period
12. Week Grave stones in Archaic Period
13. Week Examinations on sculptures in the Museums
14. Week Examinations on sculptures in the Museums
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to have archaeological up-to-date information and application methods
2 Students will be able to apply theoratical and practicaal knowledge in the field of study
3 Students will be able to distinguish and analyze stylistic and chronological problems of archaeological data and material
4 Students will be able to document the archaeological data within the visual and verbal framework also with the help of digital documentation sources.
5 Students will be able to make independent decisions and studies during the analysis of the archaeological problems
6 Students will be able to have responsibility the resolving the problems in the archaeological projects
7 Students will be able to interpret the archaeological data and use various data history, geography, sociology, economics, anthropology, and architecture in order to solve or discuss a problem concerning archaeology
8 Students will be able to become concious of the requirement of being aware of the current developments and results of archaeology; follow Turkish and Foreign literature (via library and informatics) and attain these as a lifelong learning habit.
9 Students will be able to follow the foreign literature and to get across with colleagues
10 Students will be able to utilize contemporary techniques and equipments for archaeological applications.
11 Students will be able to make disciplinary or interdisciplinary teamwork
12 Students will be able to protect archaeological material and have it recognized by the public within the interrelation tourism and environment.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • G.M.A. Richter, Korai. Archaic Greek Maidens, 1968; G.M.A. Richter, Kouroi. Archaic Greek Youths, 1960.
  • J. Boardman, Greek Sculpture, Archaic Period, 1985; Y. Boysal, Arkaik Dönem Plastiği, 1979.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Interview 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Practice 1 0.5 0.5
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0