Course Objectives: |
The main purpose of this course is to give students information about environmental art and the artworks and designs produced in this field. The content of the course examines the orientation and spread of environmental art from the 1960s to the present and the approaches of relevant artists in line with the biophilia hypothesis, the concept of ambivalence and the relationships established through shamanism. By analyzing art works, their period, and identifying artist problematics, it is aimed for students to discover creativity, problem solving and critical thinking in art. |
Course Content: |
The main purpose of this course is to give students information about environmental art and the artworks and designs produced in this field. The content of the course examines the orientation and spread of environmental art from the 1960s to the present and the approaches of relevant artists in line with the biophilia hypothesis, the concept of ambivalence and the relationships established through shamanism. By analyzing art works, their period, and identifying artist problematics, it is aimed for students to discover creativity, problem solving and critical thinking in art. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Providing information about course content and operation, sharing the course syllabus and introduction to environmental art. |
none |
2) |
Subheadings of environmental art. Biophilia hypothesis. The relationship between art, technology and environment. |
none |
3) |
Shamanism. An examination of the relationship between the shaman, nature and the artist through the ‘Cosmic Tree’. The example of J. Beuys. |
none |
4) |
Continuing the example of J. Beuys. The concept of ambivalence. Ambivalent approaches in the artist-nature-work relationship. |
none |
5) |
American and European artists producing works within the scope of Land Art and Earth Art of the 1960s, important exhibitions and works of art. |
none |
6) |
Continuing with examples of Land Art and Earth Art. |
none |
7) |
Midterm exam |
none |
8) |
Body Art, Performance Art, Video Art and works produced in open space. Ephemeral artworks produced in the landscape (examples of Richard Long and Andy Goldsworthy). |
none |
9) |
Examples of Ecological Art, Eco Invention and Restoration Art combining different disciplines from the 60s to the present. |
none |
10) |
Alternative art spaces in nature (underwater, sky, underground). Nature-themed works of contemporary artists and designers. |
none |
11) |
Definition of public space/public area. Examination of international examples from the 1960s to the present. Public area works of Richard Serra, Anish Kapoor, Christo, Maya Lin and other artists. |
none |
12) |
Examples of art in public spaces from Turkey. New Public Spaces and art |
none |
13) |
Student presentations/projects and discussions on specified topics - I |
none |
14) |
Student presentations/projects and discussions on specified topics - II |
none |
15) |
Final exam |
none |