Fine Arts | Art & Archaeology of Greece
A413 | 2064 | Klein
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Art and Archaeology of Greece presents a survey of the art and
archaeology of ancient Greece from the Iron Age to the end of the
Hellenistic Period, ca. 1100-31 B.C. Topics to be considered
include: the Dark Ages and the rise of the city-state in the 8th
century B.C.; Greek settlements and colonies in Asia Minor,
Sicily, and Southern Italy; sanctuaries, temples, and the
beginnings of monumental architecture and sculpture; vase
painting and iconography; the temple of Zeus at Olympia; the
Parthenon and Classical Athens; Alexander the Great and the
Hellenistic World; "Masterpieces" of Greek art and the problem of
Roman copies; current archaeological research in Greece.
Prerequisites: HIGHLY SUGGESTED - C/A 206 Classical Art and
Archaeology or one equivalent course (200 level or higher) in
ancient art or archaeology.