The Art of Classical Greece: Myths, Meanings, and Patrons (U02183)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-ACG

The course is comprised of a series of in-depth case studies of Greek images read in their larger visual, social, and historical contexts. While the emphasis is on sculpture, particularly mythological depictions in architectural sculpture, all material culture, read together with written sources, is used in an effort to grasp intentions of patrons and available meanings to viewers.
It is hoped that a trip to the British Museum may also be offered as part of the course.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Pass in Classical Archaeology 1, or Classical Art 2Ah & 2Bh, or equivalent course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled on this course, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Classical Art/Classical Archaeology, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will have gained research skills in classical studies, in-depth knowledge of several key monuments and sites in the Classical Greek world, greater understanding of Greek religion, a methodological understanding and ability to view archaeological monuments in their larger visual and social, religious, and historical contexts, an awareness of the interrelationship of monuments at a given site, the ability to collate and understand methodological difficulties in reading archaeological and written sources, both together and individually, and the ability to understand how Classical Greek art, both on the mainland and elsewhere, functioned as a mode of communication between patrons and viewers.

Students will develop skills to critically analyze material and written sources for the ancient world, read modern scholarship on the ancient world with a critical eye, craft and express an argument in both written and oral forms, write a formal research paper, and to deliver an oral presentation, including organization and the clear and logical articulation of ideas moving from the general to the specific and out again.