Archaeology and Art of Ancient Greece 19-ASSG-35-Arch

The main aim of the course is to acquire the understanding and appreciation of the material remains from ancient Greece, especially of art and architecture, and the appreciation of historical and social circumstances that made the development of Greek art and architecture possible. Students: 1) gain the basic knowledge of the archaeological evidence of subsequent period (from Iron Age, through Archaic, Classical till Hellenistic), gain the knowledge of the relevant terms, concepts and research tools used in the study of the ancient Greece, as well as of the results of latest research. Students: 2) gain an understanding of the archaeological, art-historical and historical issues and questions that have directed research into the ancient Greece. Students: 3) demonstrate an ability to evaluate critically archaeological and art evidence that concerned Greece and gain the skills to discuss the issues in their work. It enables a conscious increasing of their knowledge on the topic in the future.