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The module provides an introduction to Greek painting, sculpture and architecture in the period c.800 - 50 BC. In the context of a broadly chronological survey, particular attention will be paid to the relationship between Greek art and social history. Topics addressed will include: stylistic change and innovation, the role of the state in the development of Greek art, religious ideology and religious iconography, technology and appearance, the social contexts and uses of art. Regular recourse will be made to the largest collection of Greek art outside Athens, the British Museum.

Module Aims

What I want students to take from this course:

-have an overview of the development of Greek art and architecture from 800-50 BC

-Understand the principles of visual analysis and looking

Ìý– Be familiar with the major iconographic themes of Greek art

-Be able to analyse and contextualise the major styles of Greek art

Ìý- understand the roles played by art in ancient Greek societie

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will develop:

-Skills for the critical analysis and interpretation of visual representations

-Oral presentation skills

-Ability to find, organize, evaluate and communicate evidence and theories in relationship to specific research questionsÌý

Teaching Methods

This module is taught through lectures and tutorials. Attendance at both is required. Lectures will introduce students to basic materials and issues, with some time for discussion based around specified readings and image studies to be done prior to class. Tutorials in the British Museum provide the opportunity for more detailed first-hand examination and discussion of examples of some of the most characteristic and important specimens of Greek art, introduced through student presentations.

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