GREA ARAN 312 - Greek Architectural Sculpture

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Figural sculpture decorated the pediments, metopes, and friezes of buildings in ancient Greece, while intricately carved moldings ornamented wall borders, roofs, and doorways. The subjects shown on the buildings could have political and religious messages, promoting ideals of citizenship, Greekness, heroism, and piety. Architectural sculpture could be understood by a large audience, transcending the limits of literacy, and acted as billboards for the religious values and civic responsibilities of cities and sanctuaries in Ancient Greece. This course will offer a careful examination of ancient Greek architectural sculpture, from the Archaic through Hellenistic periods. We will discuss the rise of monumental architecture, the origins of architectural sculpture, painted decoration, and the iconography and meaning of the subjects selected for depiction. We will visit several of the sites and museums most vital to the study of Greek architectural sculpture, including the Acropolis, Agora, and National Museum in Athens, as well as a longer excursion to the sanctuary at Delphi. Each student will master a variety of skills during this course, through a various assignment types and classroom approaches. Learning the material of the course's subject is only the first step. Through a combination of lecture and discussion in the classroom, which be based on required readings, a plurality of perspectives will emerge. (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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