ART 210b - Greek Art and Architecture

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Vassar College

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Description:

(Same as Classics 210). An introduction to the visual arts, particularly sculpture, vase painting, and architecture, of the ancient Greek world from the beginning of the Protogeometric (1050 BCE) to the end of the Hellenistic period (31 BCE). Critical issues of study include materials, techniques, functions, connoisseurship, iconographic analysis and iconological interpretation. New archaeological discoveries and on-going debates will be highlighted. Immediate first-hand experience and study of artworks is encouraged through trips to regional collections, including the recently reinstalled galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mr. Abbe. Prerequisite: Art 105106 or Classics 216 or 217, or by permission of instructor. One weekly two and half hour period.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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