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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Spring 2018 |
Registration ID | ARCHB359001 |
Course Title | Topics:Classcl Art&Archaeology-Illustration |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | Classical Studies |
Instructor | Donohue,Alice A. |
Times and Days | Th 12:10pm-02:00pm
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Room Location | CH104 |
Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2090 This is a topics course. Topics vary. A research-oriented course taught in seminar format, treating issues of current interest in Greek and Roman art and archaeology. 200-level coursework in some aspect of classical or related cultures, archeology, art history, or Cities, or related fields is strongly recommended.; Current topic description: The topic for Spring 2018 is “illustration,” broadly construed, and considered as both a subject of and a tool for study. The course will include discussions of common readings and individual reports. Emphasis will be on primary materials and their interpretation. The scope of the course is not limited to classical antiquity or classical studies; discussion will involve a wide range of ancient and modern practices. Topics include cognitive, technical, and historical issues such as the visual means of presenting information, the documentation of places and artifacts, the evidentiary and intellectual value of illustrations. Haverford: Humanities (HU) Enrollment Limit: 15; |
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