Fine Arts | Art & Archaeology of Greece - Graduate section
A413 | 25225 | Kramer


GRADUATE SECTION ONLY

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: C/A 206
Classical Art and Archaeology or one equivalent course (200 level or
higher) in ancient art or archaeology.