The Scope of the Symposium
Art and Aesthetic Theories investigate and define the cultural, social and political world
views that are reflected in the works of culture and art that express meanings of human value
through their forms. Until quite recently philosophical aesthetics seemed to be mostly an
attribute of the West. In recent decades, international symposia and publications have shown
the historical and conceptual richness of art and aesthetic theories in the East and in non-
Western cultures. This symposium intends to present these diverse cultural approaches to art
and aesthetics by bringing together scholars from Asia and Europe. Accordingly, it is
observed that the theoretical foundations of contemporary art which is of Western origin are
questioned and that the Asian and Anatolian roots of its aesthetic values are discussed in
terms of creation processes. This symposium will not only deal with these issues from a
historical and contemporary perspective in which Asian, Anatolian and European art and
aesthetic theories are defined but will also try to treat the very important and actual subject of
technology in relation to art and aesthetics.
The Aim of the Symposium
The Symposium on Art and Aesthetic Theories aims to bring together active theoreticians and
thinkers from different parts of the world and in particular to present to scholars and students
of art and design the very actual and contemporary Asian and Anatolian discourse on art and
aesthetics. It also intends to view the issue of technology in relation to these from a
philosophical perspective. The Mediterranean has always been a region of intercultural
relations and interaction. Therefore, as the University of Akdeniz (Mediterranean) we feel an
incentive to create a platform of intercultural discourse on art and culture.
Subtitles
1. Asian Roots of Aesthetics (in Collaboration with Asian Society of Aesthetics)
2. Anatolian Roots of Aesthetics
3. Contemporary Approaches to Art and Aesthetic Theories
4. Art Theories / Technology / Aesthetics
5. Design Theories / Technology / Aesthetics
Important Dates
May 15, 2011 Deadline for sending abstracts
May 15, 2011 Announcement for abstracts accepted
July 15, 2011 Deadline for sending papers
July 15, 2011 Deadline for the payment of the symposium fee
August 15, 2011 Announcement for papers accepted
September 15, 2011 Printed books
19-20-21 October, 2011 International Symposium on Theories of Art / Design and Aesthetics
Organization Committee
Prof. Dr. Burhan Vark?vanç
Asst. Prof. Dr. Özand Gönülal
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zehra Yi?it
Assistant Dr. Rana ??neci Süzen
Instructor Ebru Nalan Sülün
Instructor S?d?ka Benan Çelikel
Scientific Committee
Prof. Dr. O?uz Adan?r
Prof. Dr. Ali Akay
Prof. Dr. U?urcan Akyüz
Prof. Dr. Erol Alt?nsapan
Prof. Dr. Hasan Aslan
Prof. Dr. Semra Ayd?nl?
Prof. Dr. O?uz Bayraktar
Prof. Gören Bulut
Prof. Dr. Özlem Er
Prof. Dr. Simber Atay Eskier
Prof. Dr. Semra Germaner
Prof. Dr. Zeynep ?nankur
Prof. Hasan Pekmezci
Prof. Dr. Günsel Renda
Prof. Dr. ?nci San
Prof. Abdullah Uz
Prof. Dr. Ertan Y?lmaz
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihan Camc?
Assoc. Prof. R?fat ?ahiner
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Yasa Yaman
Asst. Prof. Dr. Aren Kurtgözü
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dilek Tunal?
Symposium Fee
Registration
Graduate Students:100 $
Others:
200 $
Bank Account
Türkiye ?? Bankas?
Dollar Account
Number: 6202-68952
Name: Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi
TEAMS
Contact Persons
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zehra Yi?it
Assistant Özgü Günde?o?lu
Assistant Mustafa Kemal Özkul
Assistant Özge Ya?c?
Design
Assistant Dr. Fuat Akdenizli
Instructor Benan Çelikel
Contact Info
Address: Akdeniz University Dumlup?nar Boulevard 07058 Campus Antalya / Turkey
Telephone Number: + 90 242 2274400
Fax Number: + 90 242 2275540
Web Address: www.estetik2011.akdeniz.edu.tr