CONS554 MATE.OF CONST.AND ORNAMENT IN AN.ARCH.II
| Course Code: | 8560554 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Graduate Program in Conservation of Cultural Heritage |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÖMÜR BAKIRER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Acquisition of knowledge on the traditional building materials used in Anatolian architecture form the Neolithic to the end of the 17th century. Accumulate the basic knowledge and experience in order to be able to identify the preferred styles of different periods in the use of materials. .
Course Content
The traditional materials used for architectural ornament in Seljuk, Beylik and Ottoman architecture. Research papers to be prepared based on case-studies. Class presentations.
Course Learning Outcomes
by the end of the course the students will be able to:
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distinguish the three basic building materials encountered on historicbuildings and develop an awareness for their detailed documentation in restoration studies.
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Consider the visual properties of the traditional building materialswhile selecting new materials to be usedforinterventions