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107-110 Classical Sculpture: Marble, Metal and Metamorphosis | |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr E. Pemberton |
Prerequisites | Usually 12.5 points of first year Classics and Archaeology see Prerequisites |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | This subject explores Greek and Roman sculpture by thematic not chronological discussion. Some of the key concerns of ancient sculptors, their patrons and audience are the context and setting of sculpture, tradition vs innovation in style and function, portraiture especially of rulers, the use of myth as subject matter, nudity/gender distinctions and methods of training. These and other topics will be analysed through current theoretical approaches to the study of sculpture. |
Assessment | Two essays of 1500 words each, and a take-home examination of 1000 words. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available. |
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