GREEK ARCHAEOLOGY

The course is part of the master's degree in "Ancient Civilizations" and "History of Arts and Conservation of Heritage".
In the Master's Degree in "Science of Antiquity", the 12 credits module of "Classical Archeology" can be set up together with "Roman Archeology”.
It aims to ensure:
- advanced content, methodological and epistemological skills in the field of Greek archeology;
- in-depth knowledge of Greek antiquity in its material expressions, obtained through the direct knowledge of the monuments and of all the documentary evidences that contribute to the reconstruction of the Greek world;
- advanced methodological skills in describing, reading and interpreting monuments;
- interest in the history of studies with particular reference to historiographical aspects;
- knowledge of the main tools for researching and updating the discipline;
- ability to develop an original scientific presentation

At the end of the course the student knows:
- understand and interpret the main material testimonies of the Greek world;
- proposing an analytical commentary on the material testimonies of the Greek world, framing them in a historical, chronological and historiographical way, proposing suitable comparisons and documentaries, explaining their relevance as historical testimony with particular attention to political and social aspects;
- use the tools necessary to update the research; access the main bibliographic databases;
- communicate in oral form using the specific terminology of the discipline;
- propose an original scientific presentation.

It is recommended but not required that the student should have sustained the examination of Archaeology and history of Greek and Roman art (undergraduate program).

The Greek sanctuaries

As a meeting place between divinity and man, the sanctuary serves as both the abode and seat of the god. While divine epiphany can occur wherever the god chooses, regulated and ritualized worship is tied to a specific sacred space. This course examines the origins and development of Greek sanctuaries from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic era, covering their general characteristics, religious practices, and main architectural types (temples, altars, thesauroi, stoai, and so on). The course will explore the sanctuaries of Olympia, Delphi, Delos, Samothrace, and some lesser-known sanctuaries.

Class notes. General overview: R. Sassu, Lo spazio del culto. Elementi e strutture del santuario greco, Catania 2022. Further bibliographical information will be provided during the lessons.

Non-attending students must contact the teacher for further information on the programme

The course will be held in the form of a seminar, with topics assigned to each participant in order to develop a written text. The exam is based on lecture notes, on the topics developed during the course and on some further recommended readings.

The course provides traditional lectures

Italian

The course have the form of a seminar, and a topic will be assigned to each student.

written and oral