Universität Wien

080026 PS Case Study I: Ottoman Book Painting from the 15th c. to the 18th c. (2019S)

10.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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max. 22 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 07.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 14.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 21.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 28.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 04.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 11.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 02.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 09.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 23.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 06.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 13.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27
  • Thursday 27.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 4 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte (1. Stock) UniCampus Hof 9 3F-O1-27

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course examines the historical evolution of Ottoman book painting from the 15th century to the 18th century. The various artworks and themes will be addressed chronologically in order to highlight important transformations in the production of Ottoman book painting. The course covers material starting with Sultan Mehmet II’s reign and ending with the illustrated Surname (Book of the Festival) by Vehbi, made at the beginning of the 18th century. A number of genres in Ottoman book painting are introduced: portraits of sultans and genealogy, illustrated chronicles, paintings in poetic and epic works as well as cartography and topographical painting. The aim is to present the variety of themes offered by Ottoman book painting.

The main aims of the course are:
-to impart the basic principles of academic research
-to practise presenting one’s research coherently
-to foster critical reading of scholarly literature

Describing, analysing and interpreting art works will be practised with the help of short assignments, a presentation and a final paper. By reading and discussing texts together, the class will train critical thinking. At the same time, the course will familiarise students with the basic terminology, forms and iconography of book painting in Ottoman manuscripts, as well as the principles of academic research.

Assessment and permitted materials

The overall grade for the case study is based on three compulsory groups of assignments:
1. Homework and active participation in class (30 points)
2. A 15 minute presentation with a handout (30 points)
3. A final paper of c. 15.000 – 20.000 characters (40 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular attendance (no more than 2 unexcused absences), active participation in class, fulfilment of the three compulsory groups of assignments, attendance of the tutorial (all sessions).

Attendance of the tutorial is compulsory. The tutorial will take place from 10.45 to 12.15 .

The final paper must comply with the citation rules of the Institute for Art History.

Participants are expected to be able to use scholarly literature both in German and in English.

Grading scheme for the final grade for the course:
100 - 87 points = 1, "very good"
86 - 75 points = 2, "good"
74 - 63 points = 3, "satisfactory"
62 - 50 points = 4, "sufficient"
49 - 0 points = 5, "insufficient"
No grade = X, "not graded"

Examination topics

Reading list

S. Bağçı, F. Çağman, G. Renda, Ottoman painting, Engl. ed., 2. ed., Ankara 2010.
E. Fetvacı, Picturing history at the Ottoman court, Bloomington 2013.
S. Kangal und P. M. Işın (ed.), The Sultan’s portrait: picturing the House of Osman, Istanbul 2000.
Museum für Kunsthandwerk Frankfurt am Main, Türkische Kunst und Kultur aus osmanischer Zeit, 2, Recklinghausen 1985.

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