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Greek Art and Architecture
Art History 220/620
Classical Studies 220
AAMW 620

General Information

The following books are available to be purchased in the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore:

Robin Osborne, Archaic and Classical Greek Art, Oxford University Press, 1998.

John Pedley, Greek Art and Archaeology, 4th Edition, Pearson, 2007

William Biers, The Archaeology of Greece, Cornell University Press [suggested]

This is an introductory course in Greek art and architecture. No previous experience is required to register for this class. Attendance in class and student discussion will be expected. There will be a midterm exam and a final exam. Both exams will be composed of slide identification, short answer, and essay questions. There will also be a map quiz and a slide quiz. In addition, there will be required a brief research paper (ca. 10-15 pages) which is due December 4.

The grading in the class will be based on the following:

Mid-term exam 25%
Research paper 30%
Final exam 35%
Attendance, participation and quizzes 10%

 

 

General Information