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107-119 The Parthenon: History, Meaning and Reconstruction | |
Availability | 3rd and 4th year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr Elizabeth Pemberton |
Prerequisites | Third year-usually 37.5 points at second/third year in Classics and Archaeology see Prerequisites. fourth year-usually admission to fourth year Honours see Honours entry. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 2-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | The Parthenon is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. This seminar investigates the full history of the building and its site: The architecture, sculpture, religious and economic meaning are explored in depth. Then the transformation of the Parthenon into a Christian church and an Islamic mosque is discussed. And finally we look at the Parthenon as a cultural icon, debating the problems of its present reconstruction. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 5000 words. |
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