MCAS CS AR 261 - Archaeology & Art Ancient Sicily

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course examines the archaeologcial remains of Greek and Roman Sicily from the prehistoric period to the late Roman period. After an introduction on early modern travellers & collectors this class examines the archaeological and artistic developments occuring during the kep phases of the history of anicent Sicily, from the prehistoric (Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronza age) to the early Greek colonial period (concentrating on urban developments, religious structures - sanctuaries, burials, temples, sculpture - and artistic production) and then the archaic and classical periods (examining classical architecture, art and coinage). The central section of this class concentrates on the archaeological developments often unique, of Hellenistic & early Roman Sicily (including military architecture, urban planning, sculpture and religious space). We then examine the Roman influence on the island, from the Republican period to the Imperial age and conclude with the monuments of late Roman & early Christian Sicily. AUC Designation: Cl

Credits:

3.00

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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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