Course Details

ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ART A

L0071

Course
ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ART A
Code
L0071
Academic Year
2023/2024
Curriculum Year
2022/2023
Degree Programme
PHILOSOPHY
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
-
Lecturers
Credits
6
Lecture Hours
30
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-ANT/07 - Classic Archaeology
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OPZ - Opzionale
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
VERCELLI
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Cities and sanctuaries in Sicily and Magna Graecia
Reference Texts
F.G. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia. Archeologia della colonizzazione greca d'Occidente, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2011.
Students not attending classes:
- M. Torelli, dei e artigiani. Archeologia delle colonie greche di Occidente, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2011;
- La Città e le città della Sicilia Antica, Atti delle ottave giornate internazionali di studi sull’area elima e la Sicilia occidentale nel contesto mediterraneo (Pisa, dicembre 2012), a cura di C. Ampolo, Roma, Edizioni Quasar, 2022;
- Schemata. La forma oltre la forma. Per una nuova definizione dei paesaggi urbani e delle loro funzioni: urbanizzazione e società nel Mediterraneo pre-classico. Età arcaica, Atti del Convegno Internazionale (Siracusa, febbraio 2020), a cura di R. Brancato, L.M. Caliò, M. Figuera, G.M. Gerogiannis, E. Pappalardo, S. Todaro, “Cronache” – Monografie, Roma, Edizioni Quasar, 2022;
- Fortificazioni e società nel Mediterraneo occidentale. Sicilia e Italia, Atti del Convegno Internazionale (Catania-Siracusa, febbraio 2019), a cura di L.M. Caliò, G.M. Gerogiannis, M. Kopsacheili, “Cronache” – Monografie, Roma, Edizioni Quasar, 2020.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge related to Western Greek architecture and art history and to allow the acquisition of competence and contextualization of archaeological data.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the outlines of Greek history.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons.
Additional Information
Attendance to the course is recommended.
Assessment Methods
At the end of the course there will be an evaluation test in the form of an oral exam, with a minimum duration of twenty minutes, tending to verify the achievement of the training objectives by: 1. Recognizing the images of the selected manual; 2. Descriptive capacity of the same; 3. Ability to relate the works with the cultural, artistic, and architectural contexts of the reference period; 4. Knowledge of the figurative and representative codes; 5. Possession of the specific terminology of the discipline. In particular, the following weight will be given to the verification of the achievement of the training objectives: 1. 20%; 2. 20%; 3. 40%; 4. 10%; 5. 10 %.
Detailed Syllabus
Outlines of Western Greek architecture and figurative art. Cities, temples and sanctuaries.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1-2. Knowledge and understanding - Applying knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of essential outlines and key themes of Western Greek architecture and art history. 3. Making judgements: Analytical and critical skills on ancient architectural and artistic forms. 4. Communication skills: Knowledge of appropriate language for the subject. 5. Learning skills: Comprehension and evaluation of specialized texts.
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