ARTH 209(S) The Art of Classical Greece (Same as Classics 214)

This course focuses on the artistic traditions of the ancient Greeks of the Classical period (ca. 480-323 B.C.E.). The styles and meanings of sculpture, architecture, and painting will be explored in relation to the Greek humanistic ideals that defined the age. Topics include approaches to the representation of the human form; mythological subjects; artistic personalities; and the building programs of Olympia and Athens. The course will be framed by a brief introduction to Greek art of earlier periods and discussion of the legacy of Classical Greek art in Western civilization.
Format: lecture. Requirements: midterm and final examinations; 8-10 pp. paper.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 20 (expected: 15).
Satisfies the pre-1400 and pre-1800 requirements.

Hour: THOMPSON