ARTH 420: Advanced Studies in Ancient Art

ARTH 420-001: Advanced Studies in Ancient Art: Art and Identity in Antiquity
(Fall 2023)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R

Aquia Building 213

Section Information for Fall 2023

This class will explore theoretical approaches to understanding the representation of individuals in the ancient Mediterranean world, using specific case studies of portraiture. The modern construct of individuality, as conveyed through the representation of the human face, differs from past concepts.  We will thus ask questions designed to alert us to our modern gaze and how that gaze differs from, and thus obstructs, the original meaning of a work of art.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Studies a particular area of ancient art of the Mediterranean, Near East, or Middle East. Topics may be art form or medium, geographical area, theme, function, or context. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 302 and 6 credits in Art History at the 300 level, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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