Art and Archaeology of the Bronze Age Mediterranean
CLST 201
Spring 2022
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ARHA 202, ARCP 201 |
This course is an introduction to the history, art, and archaeology of the Bronze Age Mediterranean. Throughout the semester we will explore the development of civilization and high society in the Aegean world (mainland Greece, the islands, Cyprus, and Crete), the rise of Minoan and Mycenaean palace power, the origin of the biblical Philistines, and, of course, the historical evidence for the Trojan War. We also look at the contemporary Near Eastern cultures with which these societies interacted, exploring the reciprocal exchange between the Aegean world and Egypt, Syria, and the Hittite kingdoms. For each period we will survey the major archaeological sites (civic and cultic), examine archaeological questions, and study the development of sculpture, painting, ceramics, and architectural trends in light of political and social changes. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS, SBS CLAS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ARCP-MN)(ARCP)(ARHA-MN)(ARHA)(ARST)(CLST)(CLST-Archaeolog)(IDEA-MN)(MEST-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
C.W. Shelmerdine, CAMBRIDGE COMPANION TO THE AEGEAN BRONZE AGE.
Other Readings TBD
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm exam, final exam, short research paper, 2 small object assignments |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Birney,Kate Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: USDANB25; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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