ARTH2053 Greek Art and Architecture
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Cultural Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Art History |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
A study of aspects of the art of the ancient Greek world from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period, and of the Italian peninsula, including Etruscan art, to the end of the Roman Republic. Topics will include the design, function and decoration of buildings in cities and sanctuaries; developments in sculpture, painting, ceramics, metalwork and coinage in relation to the society. There will be a focus on works which have influenced later art and on ancient theories about art. Use will be made of the antiquities in the Classics Museum in the ANU. |
| Indicative Assessment |
2,000 word essay (40%), Eight minute class presentation (25%) and 1,000 word take-home visual paper (35%). |
| Workload | Two hours of lectures per week and a tutorial in alternate weeks |
| Areas of Interest | Art History |
| Requisite Statement |
Introduction to Art History ARTH1002 and Introduction to Modern Art ARTH1003 or with permission of the Coordinator. |
| Preliminary Reading |
* Pedley, J G, Greek Art and Archaeology, Cassell |
| Majors/Specialisations | Art History, Classics, Art History and Curatorship, and Ancient History |
| Academic Contact | To Be Advised |
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