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ARCHEOLOGIA CLASSICA
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through a historical and methodological introduction to the subject, an analysis of various production areas, and an appropriate selection of ceramic products displaying figurative scenes from different contexts, the student will be introduced to the study of Greek iconography in the period under consideration. Starting from an awareness of the material and immaterial cultural heritage of the ceramics in question, students will develop an understanding of their importance in the societies in which they were produced, exchanged and used.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The course aims to familiarise students with the historical, artistic, iconographic and technical aspects of Greek ceramic craftsmanship, and to provide them with the basic knowledge and methodological tools necessary to understand the products in this field. The course will also address the specific characteristics of different types of ceramic production.
FURTHER EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Autonomy of judgement:
Students should be able to select and interpret data relevant to making autonomous judgements. This should include reflection on cultural, archaeological, artistic, and socio-anthropological themes related to the study of Greek culture in its various contextual manifestations.
Communicative skills:
The student should be able to communicate clearly and effectively using language that is appropriate to the interlocutor and the context.
Learning skills:
The students must be able to apply their knowledge and comprehension skills to the material being studied. They should be able to analyse, argue and suggest original solutions to problems in the subject, with the aim of acquiring a solid theoretical and methodological basis. This is indispensable for archaeological practice and the interpretation of historical and archaeological contexts, as envisaged by the degree requirements.
Prerequisiti
A basic knowledge of Greek archaeology and art history from the Late Geometric period to the end of the Classical period (c. 750–330 BC) is required. If this knowledge has not already been acquired, it is essential to read the textbook indicated in the bibliography (or another one agreed upon with the lecturer) for the chronological span indicated above. Non-attending students must have an initial in-person interview with the lecturer to guide them through the course.
Metodi didattici
Knowledge and understanding can be achieved through participation in the lectures and activities planned as part of the course, starting with exercises aimed at framing and interpreting the archaeological materials under study. Frontal teaching is delivered through PowerPoint presentations and multimedia materials, as well as annotated readings of selected archaeological texts. Practical activities involve describing and analysing artefacts, moving from a descriptive approach to interpreting and contextualising the work. Visits to one or more museum collections provide an opportunity to practise these skills and adopt a critical approach to the course material.
Class attendance is highly recommended.
Verifica Apprendimento
La valutazione finale, espressa in trentesimi, è volta ad accertare l’acquisizione delle conoscenze e competenze richieste e il grado di raggiungimento degli obiettivi didattici del corso. La valutazione inoltre terrà conto della capacità di esprimersi con la terminologia scientifica richiesta dalla materia e l’eventuale capacità di proporre un approccio originale.
Testi
Reference texts:
A textbook on Greek archaeology of your choice. The following are recommended, among others that may be agreed upon:
J. Whitley, The archaeology of ancient Greece, Cambridge 2001.
On the course theme:
J.H. Oakley, The Greek Vase: Art of the storyteller 2023.
C. Bérard et al., La Cité des Images : religion et société en Grèce antique, Institut d'archéologie et d'histoire ancienne de Lausanne et Centre de recherches comparées sur les sociétés ancienne, Centre Louis Gernet, Paris. Lausanne ; Paris : Loisir et pédagogie ; F. Nathan, 1984.
Spina etrusca a Villa Giulia. Un grande porto nel Mediterraneo, edited by P. Desantis, E. Govi, G. Sassatelli, T. Trocchi, V. Nizzo, ARA edizioni 2024
La collezione Magna Grecia, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Napoli, Electa 2019.
Various teaching materials (bibliography, films, websites) will be provided during the lectures and included in the course Team.
Testi di riferimento:
Contenuti
Course Title: Greek Figured Pottery and the Mediterranean Transcultural Network (c. 750-330 BC)
This course explores the widespread dissemination of Greek figurative ceramics across the Mediterranean, focusing on the Etruscan and Magna Graecia regions from the 8th to the 4th century BCE (c. 750-325 BC) It mainly deals with Corinthian and Attic production. It was not only vases and their associated products that travelled; craftsmen did too. A phenomenon of cultural hybridisation was observed between the regions involved in the exchange, the extent and interpretation of which is the subject of debate. Vases were a formidable vehicle for penetrating all spheres of society and everyday life, and 'historiated' vases spread their narratives along Mediterranean routes, potentially undergoing transformation in the dialogue between patrons and craftsmen. The course explores the key elements associated with this phenomenon, equipping students with the knowledge to interpret images independently by understanding the relevant iconographic codes.
Extended programme:
1. Introduction to the Greek world of the Orientalising and Archaic periods.
2. Ceramic production as an expression of material culture and social identity.
3. The ceramic production of Corinth in the Orientalising and Archaic periods.
4. The ceramic production of Athens in the Orientalising, Archaic, and Classical periods.
5. Goods, vessels and people travelling in the Mediterranean on Greek trading routes: contacts, conflicts and collaboration. Stories of migrant Greek potters and painters.
6. Greek vases from Etruscan Spina, a major Mediterranean port.
7. Greek vases in the Magna Graecia Collection at the National Museum of Naples.
8. Exemplary Vases: through a selection of well-known works (Aristonothos crater, Chigi olpe, François crater, Vivenzio hydria, and others), the descriptive categories of the products are addressed with particular reference to their iconographic apparatus.
9. The exhibition “La Cité des images” (Lausanne; Paris 1984) and the method of reading Attic figurative ceramics inaugurated with it.
10. A Mediterranean theme: the Eleusinian goddesses on Attic figurative ceramics and the circulation of related iconography in Campania during the Archaic and Classical periods.
11. Conclusion: the social impact of Greek figurative ceramics on the Mediterranean regions from the earliest Greek colonies to Alexander.
Lingua Insegnamento
English
Altre informazioni
At the student's request, specific topics raised during the lectures can be explored in more depth through recommended reading material.