Traditional Arts of Turkey
May Term 2014
May 14 – June 4
Program Description: On this program we will immerse ourselves in the traditional arts of Turkey, including (but not limited to!) architecture, weaving and dyeing, pottery, metal work, tiles, block printing, and glass, through hands on work, observations, discussions, readings, and writing. Starting in Ankara, we will visit the Anatolian Civilization Museum before traveling on through northern and eastern Turkey. In Beypazari we will participate in small workshops, including silver filigree, kilim weaving, glass blowing, marbeling and wood block printing. Our next stop, Kastamonu will offer wood carving, lace making, and a visit to the Black Sea. During our five days in Tokat, we will have home stays and further workshop opportunities, including dance, musical instrument making, and weaving. Working our way through beautiful country we will then travel south to Cappadocia, with its homes and churches carved out of the mountain side, and further workshop opportunities. We will then fly back to Istanbul to explore the amazing array of arts embedded in the history and culture of that city (ancient Constantinople), including such sites as Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the underground cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
Course: Art 399 Traditional Arts of Turkey, 3 hours of credit
There are no prerequisites for this program. For Art majors (both history and studio emphasis), it will serve as an upper level art history course.
Faculty: Nancy Taylor, Associate Professor of Art. Nancy teaches fiber arts and is very interested in all traditional arts and the role they play in changing cultures. She led the 2005 Turkey May Term, and has led Earlham’s East Africa Program eight times, as well as many August Wilderness programs.
Judy Wojcik, Assistant Professor of Art. Judy teaches ceramics and is interested in the artist craftsman and the challenges posed intoday's global context including environmental issues and advancing technologies.
Julie May, Associate Professor of Art History. Julie teaches art history courses that examine major art traditions around the world. Julie participated in the 2005 Turkey May Term, lead a May Term program to Australia in 2007, and the Earlham’s SICE Program in Morioka, Japan, in 2008.
Living Arrangements: We will generally stay in small hotels, and will have a home stay opportunity in Tokat.
Location: Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, and several towns in north-central Turkey
Orientation: We will begin learning about the arts, history and culture of Turkey in several orientation sessions during spring semester.
Costs: The course fee for this May Term is $4,400.00. Students are responsible for roundtrip transportation costs to and from Ankara. Tickets average around $850.00, depending on point of origin. Occasionally there are cheaper tickets, so it pays to shop around. Students are also responsible for additional expenses such as passport (required), personal items, additional travel, books, gifts, etc. Students will be charged a non-refundable enrollment fee of $350.00. Additional tuition fees will be charged if applicable. Students may apply for a May Term scholarship which is found at http://www.earlham.edu/academics/off-campus-study/ . These applications are due October 1, 2013.
Application: Applications are due October 15 in the International Programs Office (IPO) in LBC #131. Applicatons are available on-line at https://wildmanscience.wufoo.com/forms/ipo-may-term-application/ or in paper form in IPO.
May Term Plans are Subject to Change