Overview
What you will study
- From the Green Mosque in the former Ottoman capital of Bursa, The Art of the Sultans - Ottoman Art and Architecture course offered by The Courtauld Institute of Art shall progress to Edirne and then on to that great prize: Istanbul.
- This course traces the most significant developments of Ottoman art and architecture from the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries. From the Green Mosque in the former Ottoman capital of Bursa, we shall progress to Edirne and then on to that great prize: Istanbul.
- The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453 was a major turning point, changing the way the Ottomans saw themselves and how they were regarded by others. Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror initiated the city’s makeover, which transformed it into the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
- Our exploration of the art of the sultans will introduce us to patrons of the arts, such as Süleyman the Magnificent, the architect Sinan (often referred to as ‘the Michelangelo of the East’), and the most impressive sites of Istanbul, including the Topkapı Palace and the Süleymaniye Mosque. We shall also examine in detail the development of Iznik ceramics and explore
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Süleyman the Magnificent
- the architect Sinan (often referred to as ‘the Michelangelo of the East’)
- the most impressive sites of Istanbul
- the Topkapı Palace
- the Süleymaniye Mosque
- the development of Iznik ceramics
- the circumstances surrounding Gentile Bellini’s portrait of Sultan Mehmed II
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Art History View 68 other Short Courses in Art History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our students range in age from 18 to 80s and beyond
- We occasionally accept under 18s – please contact us to discuss requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
595 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 595 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
595 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 595 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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