AHIS3530
Greek Art: Bronze Age to the Classical Period
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2008
The course aims to provide an introduction to the sculpture, painting, pottery, architecture and minor arts of Greece and the Aegean world from 2000 B.C. to the age of Pericles in the 5th century.
| Objectives | As a result of participating in this course, students will demonstrate: 1. An understanding and appreciation of Greek Art as a rich physical expression of values, aesthetics, religious beliefs and (sometimes) political attitudes of these cultures. 2. Appreciation of the importance of observation and detail, as well as an understanding of the major art-historical developments,i.e. being able to recognise and understand the differences between objects from different periods in Greco-Roman history, for example, why a piece of Archaic statuary or vase is different from something Classical. 3. A critical appreciation of the social and historical context of Greek art and thereby linkages with past and subsequent literary, historical and social environments of Greece. This also incorporates analysis of ancient literary texts which discuss art. 4. The ability to express accurately, both orally and in writing, the detailed knowledge and critical understanding of these issues. |
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| Content | Cycladic Art. Minoan pottery and minor arts Minoan architecture Mycenaean architecture Mycenaean jewellery, pottery and minor arts The Geometric period in Greece Greek Archaic sculpture. Greek Classical sculpture and architecture Vase Painting; Archaic and classical |
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| Replacing Course(s) | n/a | ||||||
| Transition | n/a | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | 20 units at any level in Ancient History or History or Fine Art | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Fortnight for Full Term Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |