Course Details

ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ART 1

LE0263

Course
ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ART 1
Code
LE0263
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2022/2023
Degree Programme
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
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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
3
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
ALESSANDRIA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
OUTLINES OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ART
Reference Texts
- J. Boardman (a cura di), Storia Oxford dell’arte classica, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2014, pp. 1-295.
Non-attending students should supplement the examination program with one of the following volumes:
- C. Parisi Presicce, N. Agnoli, A. Avagliano, F. de Tomasi (a cura di), Fidia, Roma, L'Erma di Bretschneider, 2023;
- G. Uggeri, Camarina. Storia e topografia di una colonia greca di Sicilia e del suo territorio, Galatina, Congedo Editore, 2015;
- G. Uggeri, S. Patitucci, Archeologia della Sicilia sud-orientale. Il territorio di Camarina, Galatina, Congedo Editore, 2017.
Students in the Corso di laurea magistrale who intend to take the exam on a loan basis and have already taken it in Corso di laurea triennale will instead need to prepare on one of the following choice volumes:
- G. Bejor, M. Castoldi, C. Lambrugo, Arte greca, Milano, Mondadori Università, Terza edizione, 2021;
- M. Papini, Arte romana, Milano, Mondadori Università, Seconda edizione, 2021.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide, at a first level, the basic knowledge related to Greek and Roman architecture and art history and to allow, at a more advanced level, the acquisition of competence and contextualization of archaeological data.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the outlines of Greek and Roman history.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons.
By stimulating questions and dialogues on controversial topics in the discipline, it is expected to elicit the active participation of students in the learning process by stimulating the development of a critical and autonomous spirit.
Additional Information
Attendance to the course is recommended.
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
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 Greek and Roman architecture and figurative art. Temples, sanctuaries, sculpture and pottery.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1-2. Knowledge and understanding - Applying knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of essential outlines and key themes of Greek and Roman 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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