Undergraduate Course: Hellenistic Art (CACA10014)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Classical Art/Classical Archaeology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
An exploration of Greek art and architecture from c. 323-31 B.C. in its political, religious, and social context. Of special interest are the development and political manipulation of portraiture, the rise of the Hellenistic baroque style, wall painting, theatrical architecture, and interactions with non-Greek cultures (including the Romans), which produce a hybrid art in response to new concerns. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 courses in Classics related subject matter(at least 2 of which should be in Classical Art/Archaeology) at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students will have gained research skills in classical studies, in-depth knowledge of key monuments and sites in the Hellenistic Greek world, a greater understanding of Greek religion and history, and the ability to collate and understand methodological difficulties in reading archaeological and written sources, both together and individually.
Students will develop skills to 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 essay, and deliver an oral presentation.
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Assessment Information
1 essay (40%); oral presentation and seminar discussion (20%); 1 (2-hour) degree examination (40%).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
1 essay (40%); oral presentation and seminar discussion (20%); 1 take-home examination (40%). |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| The maximum number of students that can be accommodated on this course is 32. In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Judith Barringer
Tel: (0131 6)50 3584
Email: J.M.Barringer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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