Elective List

The course aims at give students an understanding of the history of Ottoman Architecture from its early period in Anatolia to the end of the Empire and comparing it with contemporary world architecture (i.e. Architecture of Byzans, Renaissance , Baroque, etc.). It covers; the emergence of Ottoman Architecture in Beyliks Period (14th century), metropolitan style of Ottoman Architecture in the era of Architect Sinan, Late Classical period, the evolution of the Ottoman Baroque style in the 18th century and the architecture of Ottoman Empire in 19th and 20th centuries. The course also introduces the bibliographical references and primary sources in a manner that enables the students to read and understand essays on the subject and make an advanced research.