"Becoming Istanbul" Interpretation Pack

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Subject:

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

SALT

Collection:

SALT Online

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This SALT Interpretation Pack has been designed as a resource for educators and students as they explore the themes of the "Becoming Istanbul" exhibition at SALT Beyoğlu in Istanbul, Turkey. Designed for use in high school classrooms, its contents include activities, multimedia resources, terminology and opportunities for discussion. Educators are encouraged to adapt, shape and build upon these materials to best meet the needs of their students and teaching curricula.

The second comprehensive exhibition at SALT Beyoğlu, "Becoming Istanbul" explores contemporary Istanbul through an interactive database of over 400 media. An up-to-date collection of artists’ videos, photography series, documentaries, news reports, cartoons and architectural projects, the database is organized according to 80 concepts that instrumentalize typical discourses relating to the city and suggest new points of view.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Homework and Assignments, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Audio, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video

Conditions of Use:

Custom License
The contents of this SALT Interpretation Pack, including all images, text and multi-media, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. Fair use of copyrighted material includes the use of protected materials for non-commercial educational purposes, such as teaching, scholarship, research, criticism and commentary. The contents of this Interpretation Pack may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of SALT.

Copyright Holder:

SALT