Undergraduate Course: Hellenistic Art (CACA10014)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An exploration of Greek art and architecture from c. 323-31 B.C. in its political, religious, and social context. |
| 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.
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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. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate, in class discussion, coursework and examination as required, research skills in classical archaeology;
- demonstrate, in class discussion, coursework and examination as required, an in-depth knowledge of Hellenistic art and archaeology;
- demonstrate, in class discussion, coursework and examination as required, a greater understanding of Greek religion and history;
- demonstrate, in class discussion, coursework and examination as required, the ability to collate and understand methodological difficulties in reading archaeological and written sources, both ancient and modern;
- demonstrate, in class discussion, coursework and examination as required, skills to analyze material and written sources for the ancient world and to craft and express arguments in written form
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Reading List
Barringer, J.M. 2014. The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece. Cambridge.
Bugh, G., ed. 2006. The Cambridge Companion to the Hellenistic World. Cambridge.
Burn, L. 2005. Hellenistic Art from Alexander the Great to Augustus. Los Angeles.
Green, P. 1990. Alexander to Actium. Berkeley.
Martin, L. 1987. Hellenistic Religions. Oxford.
Pollitt, J.J. 1978. 'The Impact of Greek Art on Rome.' Transactions of the American Philological Association 108: 155-174.
Pollitt, J.J. 1986. Art in the Hellenistic Age. Cambridge.
Smith, R.R.R. 1988. Hellenistic Royal Portraits. Cambridge.
Stewart, A. 1990. Greek Sculpture, 2 vols. New Haven and London.
Stewart, A. 1993. Faces of Power: Alexander's Image and Hellenistic Politics. Berkeley, Los Angeles, and London.
Stewart, A. 2004. Attalos, Athens, and the Akropolis. Cambridge.
Stewart, A. 2014. Art in the Hellenistic World: An Introduction. Cambridge.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| 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. |
| Keywords | Hellenistic Art |
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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