It was the first time to encounter “Art of Engineering” lesson. Our lecturers are Assistant Prof. Dr Yüksel Demir and Assistant Prof Dr. Oğuz Haşlakoğlu. We began this lesson talking the relation between science and philosophy. Thales questioned that how and why universe exist. There are some basic substances which are called arché of universe such as water.
Then, we talked about ontology and epistemology. The former one concerns with being of things. The latter one concerns with knowledge and searches the conditions.
The starting point of universe is “wonder.” Up to Pathos, universe starts with essence of wonder. Today‟s science & art agree that people don‟t live without the past.
The important questions are asked “How did the art start?” and “Why do people draw Picture in caves‟ wall?” We thought that it could be symbol of immortality, awareness of mortality or the special type of communication. Oğuz Haşlakoğlu said Kahta (Göbekli Tepe) located in Adıyaman included cave having engraving pictures as an example.
Our next title was elements of art. Lines are unique part of art. Mr. Haslakoğlu drew a circle on the board and asked us what it was. Everybody told him it was a normal circle; however, it was not. We learned that circle on board is representation of circle; because, there is no line in nature.
Another vital subject was difference between sign and symbol. We can consider park sign as a sign; because, everyone can understand all meaning of sign when they look at it. On the other hand, swastika is a symbol; because, it represents genocide in Germany, but in India, it means longevity. The reason is that everyone can remember symbols, yet the underlying reasons are unclear.
There is also difference between concept and percept. White pigeons can be understood providing the picture of it is showed. However, if we write “P”, the meaning may be various such as peace or pigeon.
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