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 107-109 Greek Art and Architecture

Note

Formerly available as 104-249/349. Students who have completed 104-249/349 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Prof F Sear

Prerequisites

see Prerequisites.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject examines the Egyptian and Near Eastern background to Greek artistic and architectural development from the 2nd millennium BC to the end of the Hellenistic period (31BC). Students should become familiar with issues of artistic technique and style, ancient building methods, the great building achievements of antiquity and the significance of Greek painting and sculpture. The subject concludes with an evaluation of the Greek artistic legacy up to the present day.



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