Athens is considered one of the most vibrant theatre scenes in Europe. We will focus on current practices in theatre and performance mainly in Greece, but also in Europe and the United States. We will undertake a critical, historical and creative overview of theatre and performance making in periods of crisis, in Europe and the […]
Related Discipline: Art cross listed with ARTH 366 A study of the major architectural currents in the ancient Greek world from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD as these manifest themselves in the surviving architectural monuments of Athens. In order that students may profit as greatly as possible from first-hand, visual contact with the monuments that […]
Related Discipline: Art cross listed with ARTH 364 Byzantine Art and Architecture course aims to explore the Byzantine artistic production from its origins in the catacomb frescoes of second-century Rome and the Syro-Palaistine region, to the art produced during the last centuries of the empire. It aims to provide an introduction to the varied physical remains left behind by […]
NOTE:Â This course starts on the island of Antiparos and ends on the island of Paros, Greece. Students should arrange to arrive in Athens the day before the start of the program, and to depart from Athens the day after the end of the program, in order to have time for their ferry connections […]
Students who have a serious interest in archaeology are invited to come to Athens for three weeks in January to participate in the excavation of a site associated with Aixonidai Halai, one of the ancient municipalities on the coast of ancient Attica. This will be offered as a short, INTENSIVE course with a total of […]
One of the most important aspects of archaeological work, both in terms of fieldwork and in terms of the study of finds, is the proper documentation of all objects and material found. This, apart from thorough and systematic description and photography, includes the drawing of finds in a coherent and simple, but accurate and detailed, […]
The course of “Ancient Materials and Technologies in the Greek World” will investigate a range of processes through which raw materials – e.g., clay, wood and marble – were shaped into objects such as the Dipylon Vases, Kouroi sculptures, temple friezes and jewellery. Students will examine a range of objects of Greek origin, from Neolithic […]
This course provides an exploration of the Aegean prehistory from the Neolithic times up to the beginning of the Iron Age, focusing primarily on the Bronze Age cultures that flourished in the region. The archaeology of the islands and the mainland will be placed within the greater Eastern Mediterranean cultural sphere in order to achieve […]
Please note: “The Topography and Monuments of Athens” course is a detailed archaeology course intended for students with some background in archaeology and/or ancient history.. Classical Athens grew triumphantly from the ashes of the Persian Wars, set up one of the earliest and most direct democracies, held firmly onto an Empire of hundreds of subordinate […]
The objective of this course is to offer a deep insight into the cultures of Greece during the Bronze Age within their wider Eastern Mediterranean context. The Egyptian Collection of the National Archaeological Museum at Athens, one of the most important worldwide, will be the platform for the teaching of the ancient Egyptian civilization and its […]