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Analysis of the Distribution of Theses Written on Conceptual Art in Turkish Universities (1995–2023)

Türk Üniversitelerinde Kavramsal Sanat Üzerine Yazılan Tezlerin Dağılımının Analizi (1995–2023)

Mehmet Akif Özdal(Erciyes Üniversitesi - Güzel Sanatlar Enstitüsü)0000-0003-3148-8988
Pages
85–97
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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The findings revealed that a limited number of theses on conceptual art were produced in the 1990s and early 2000s, while a significant and continuous upward trend has been observed since 2018.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This research aims to reveal the academic development process of the field by examining the temporal and institutional distribution of postgraduate theses produced in the field of conceptual art in Turkey.
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Key Findings & Data:The study aims to provide a systematic assessment to the art research literature by determining in which periods, at which academic levels, and within which institutions conceptual art has been concentrated in Turkish universities.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings revealed that a limited number of theses on conceptual art were produced in the 1990s and early 2000s, while a significant and continuous upward trend has been observed since 2018.
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⚙️Variables:Kavramsal Sanat · Lisansüstü · Tez

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This research aims to reveal the academic development process of the field by examining the temporal and institutional distribution of postgraduate theses produced in the field of conceptual art in Turkey. The study aims to provide a systematic assessment to the art research literature by determining in which periods, at which academic levels, and within which institutions conceptual art has been concentrated in Turkish universities. The research was conducted using the document analysis method within the framework of a qualitative research approach. The data source consisted of postgraduate theses on conceptual art published between 1995 and 2023, found in the Higher Education Council National Thesis Center database. The entire universe was accessed, and no sample selection was made. The findings revealed that a limited number of theses on conceptual art were produced in the 1990s and early 2000s, while a significant and continuous upward trend has been observed since 2018. It was also determined that the theses were concentrated in certain universities and institutes and that master's theses predominated in terms of academic level. In conclusion, the study showed that conceptual art has become an increasingly strong field of academic research in Turkey and has made significant contributions to the institutionalization of contemporary art studies.

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Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de kavramsal sanat alanında üretilmiş lisansüstü tezlerin zamansal ve kurumsal dağılımını inceleyerek alanın akademik gelişim sürecini ortaya koymayı amaçlamıştır. Çalışma, kavramsal sanatın Türkiye’deki üniversitelerde hangi dönemlerde, hangi akademik düzeylerde ve hangi enstitüler bünyesinde yoğunlaştığını belirleyerek sanat araştırmaları literatürüne sistematik bir değerlendirme sunmayı hedeflemiştir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yaklaşımı çerçevesinde doküman analizi yöntemiyle yürütülmüştür. Veri kaynağını, Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanında yer alan ve 1995–2023 yılları arasında yayımlanan kavramsal sanat konulu lisansüstü tezler oluşturmuştur. Evrenin tamamına erişilmiş, örneklem seçimine gidilmemiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, 1990’lı yıllar ve 2000’li yılların başında kavramsal sanat konulu tezlerin sınırlı sayıda üretildiğini, 2018 yılından itibaren ise belirgin ve sürekli bir artış eğilimi gösterdiğini ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca tezlerin belirli üniversite ve enstitülerde yoğunlaştığı, akademik düzey açısından ise yüksek lisans tezlerinin ağırlıkta olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak çalışma, kavramsal sanatın Türkiye’de giderek güçlenen bir akademik araştırma alanı hâline geldiğini ve çağdaş sanat çalışmalarının kurumsallaşmasına önemli katkılar sunduğunu göstermiştir.

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Özdal, M. A. (2026). Analysis of the Distribution of Theses Written on Conceptual Art in Turkish Universities (1995–2023). GAB Akademi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1, 85–97. https://ajindex.com/articles/1615176

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