CL1210 Greek and Roman Art and Architecture
Module Organisers: Dr. Christine Morris, Dr. Hazel Dodge
Teaching Staff 2012-13: Dr. Christine Morris, Dr. Suzanne O'Neill
Duration: All year
Contact Hours:44 lectures (2 lectures per week)
Weighting: 10 ECTS
Assessment: Examination 80%, Continuous assessment (two written assignments) 20%
Overview and Aims:
This module offers an introductory survey of the development and major artistic and artistic achievements of Greek and Roman architecture, sculpture and painting from the Greek Bronze Age to the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD. The module places art and architecture in its social, political and cultural context. It explores themes such as the representation of the human form, the use of narrative and mythology in art, urbanisation, and the development of architectural forms such as temples, theatres and Roman baths.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with major monuments and works of art covered in the module.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology for chronological periods, styles of art and architecture, names of important artists
- locate regions and sites of major importance in the Greek and Roman world
- understand the main developments and achievements of Greek and Roman art and architecture
- understand and appreciate the role of art and architecture within the context of the societies which produced and used it
- Demonstrate basic visual skills for identifying and discussing art and architecture.
Recommended Books:
- S. Woodford, Introduction to Greek Art, London 1986
- J.G. Pedley, Greek Art and Archaeology, 2nd edition London 1998; 3rd edition 2002; 4th edition 2007; 5th edition 2011
- N. H. and A. Ramage, Roman Art, 3rd edition London 2000; 5th edition 2008.
- F. Sear, Roman Architecture, London 1982; republished 1989 and 1998