Greek Archaeology Lm

A.Y. 2023/2024
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
L-ANT/07
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course consists in a critical discussion of Greek Art and Archaeology from the Protogeometric (1050 BCE) down to the end of the Archaic period (480 BCE). The course has a strong contextual character: it includes the art and archaeology of the entire Greek world and focuses on urbanism, monumental architecture, sculpture, and painting.
Expected learning outcomes
The main goal of the course is to provide students with an advanced knowledge of Greek art and archaeology from the 11th to the early 5th century BCE (urbanism, architecture, sculpture, and painting) and a clear understanding of the main methodological approaches to the material.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course consists in an advanced discussion of Greek archaeology and art from the Protogeometric (ca. 1050 BCE) to the end of the Archaic period (ca. 480 BCE). The course, which has a strong contextual approach and is extended to the entire Greek Mediterranean, will focus in particular on urbanism, monumental architecture, sculpture, and painting. The first section (A), after a general introduction, is dedicated to the Protogeometric, Geometric, and Orientalizing periods (ca. 1050-600 BCE); the second section (B) is dedicated to the first part of the Archaic period (ca. 600-530 BCE); the third section (C) is dedicated to the Late Archaic period (ca. 530-480 BCE) and the transition into the Early Classical period.
Prerequisites for admission
Because of the advanced character of the course, a basic knowledge of Greek art and archaeology (Archaic to Hellenistic) is expected.
Teaching methods
Lectures are in front of the class and take place in the classroom.
Teaching Resources
For students attending lectures:

Section A
Bejor, G., M. Castoldi, e C. Lambrugo. 2013. Arte Greca. Milan: Mondadori Università. Chapters 1, 2.
Snodgrass, A.M. 1996. "I caratteri dell'età oscura nell'area greca." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 191-226. Torino: Einaudi.
Ampolo, C. 1996. "Il sistema della polis. Elementi costitutivi e origini della città greca." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 297-342. Torino: Einaudi.
D'Agostino, B. 1996. "La necropoli e i rituali della morte." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 435-470. Torino: Einaudi.

Section B
Bejor, G., M. Castoldi, e C. Lambrugo. 2013. Arte Greca. Milano: Mondadori Università. Chapter 3.
Marconi, C. 1996. "La città visibile e i suoi monumenti." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 755-784. Torino: Einaudi.
Gruben, G. 1996. "Il tempio." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 381-434. Torino: Einaudi.
Graf, F. 1996. "Gli dèi greci e i loro santuari." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 343-380. Torino: Einaudi.

Section C
Bejor, G., M. Castoldi, e C. Lambrugo. 2013. Arte Greca. Milano: Mondadori Università. Capitolo 3.
Shapiro, H.A. 1996. "Tradizioni regionali, botteghe e stili d'arte." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 1181-1207. Torino: Einaudi.
Fehr, B. 1996. "Kouroi e korai. Formule e tipi dell'arte arcaica come espressione di valori." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 785-843. Torino: Einaudi.
Willers, D. 1996. "Dedalo." In I Greci: storia, cultura, arte, società, ed. S. Settis, 2.1, 1295-1306. Torino: Einaudi.

For non-attending students:
Same bibliography (see above for attending students) plus:
Hölscher, T. 2008. Il mondo dell'arte greca. Torino: Einaudi.
Lippolis, E., M. Livadiotti, e G. Rocco. 2007. Architettura greca [chapters from Protogeometric to Archaic periods]. Milan: Mondadori.
Boardman, J. 1990. Vasi ateniesi a figure nere. Milan: Rusconi.
Boardman, J. 1992. Vasi ateniesi a figure rosse: periodo arcaico. Milan: Rusconi.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment method consists in an oral examination focusing on the topics of the course and starting from the identification and comment of one or more images from the main textbook. The test aims to highlight the student's knowledge and critical ability in commenting on the material.
Unita' didattica A
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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