Archaeology and Art of the Near East 05-ASBW-23-Arch
The course discusses development of cultures of Mesopotamia and neighbouring regions from the late prehistory (mid. IVth millennium BC) till the conquest of the Near East by Alexander the Great. Main categories of archaeological finds will be presented, including pottery, as well as most important archaeological sites of the region. Stress will be put on describing features typical for subsequent historical periods and on presenting wild range of various monuments and artifacts created within the Greater Mesopotamia.
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Learning outcomes
Student will gain a substantial knowledge of archaeology and art of Mesopotamia, with a special stress put on artifacts and architectural monuments. Students should be able to identify and analyze Mesopotamian antiquities and, as a result of analysis of their characteristic features, to determine their date and cultural identity. Due to the knowledge of Mesopotamian cultures students should be able to identify Mesopotamian features and inspirations in other cultures of the area.
Assessment criteria
Class participation, in-class presentations, visual identification tests (with slides), mid-term tests, final written exam.
Bibliography
P. Akkermans, G. Schwartz, Archaeology of Syria, London 2003.
H. Frankfort, Art and Architecture of the Ancient Near East, London 1992, 6th revised edition.
J. N. Postgate, Early Mesopotamia: Society and Economy at the Dawn of History, London 1992.
M. Roaf, Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East, Abingdon 1990.
J. M. Sasson (ed.), Civilizations of the Ancient Near East, New York 1995.
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