Greek Archaeology Ma

A.Y. 2025/2026
6
Max ECTS
40
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 of an advanced discussion of Greek art and archaeology from 1050 to 480 BC. The course, with a strong contextual character and extended to the entire Greek world, will focus in particular on urban planning, monumental architecture, sculpture, and painting. The first part (A), after a general introduction, is dedicated to the Protogeometric and Orientalizing periods. The second part to the Archaic 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.
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 B
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.
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.
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Marconi Clemente
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