ANCH 022. Greek Art and Archaeology

In this course we will survey the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece from its origins through the Hellenistic period. We will investigate a variety of topics, including the beginnings of human activity in the Aegean region during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, the palace cultures of Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece, the development of Panhellenic sanctuaries and Olympic-style athletic contests, the rise of the Greek city-states, the material culture of Classical Athens, and the multicultural world of Alexander the Great and his successor. In these pursuits we will examine a range of different artifact types, such as pottery, sculpture, painting, and architecture. We will also explore the different methods of archaeology: excavation, survey, archaeometry, and conservation. By the end of the course, you will have a clear understanding of Greek material culture as it developed from ca. 3000 BC until 31 BC, and you will have a deeper understanding of key works of ancient Greek art.
Social Sciences.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Classics
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/classics

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