2024
Greek Archaeology
Name: Greek Archaeology
Code: GEO13484M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Archeology, Geology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify essential characteristics of particular art and architectural styles;
- Understand the procedures of antique/traditional techniques;
- Understand the basics of land surveying;
- Understand the basics of stratigraphic excavation in the context of archaeological stratification.
- Identify essential characteristics of particular art and architectural styles;
- Understand the procedures of antique/traditional techniques;
- Understand the basics of land surveying;
- Understand the basics of stratigraphic excavation in the context of archaeological stratification.
Contents
Module History of Arts and Techniques; overview of the history of art/architecture and techniques from prehistory to recent times with emphasis to Greek building systems and materials, monumental art, such as wall paintings or mosaics; as well as to movable artefacts, for example sculptures, paintings, textiles and manuscripts. The techniques used through the centuries for creating works of art are elucidated in their general aspects, while artistic production is placed in its socio-historical and geographic context.
Module Geoarchaeology aims at providing students with an overview of field archaeology including land surveys to identify archaeological sites, as well as the methodology and procedures of excavation. It further introduces an overview of the methods of excavation on land and in the sea with emphasis on the characterisation of the different sediments and soils, in which archaeological materials are found, and the microclimate before and after excavation.
Module Geoarchaeology aims at providing students with an overview of field archaeology including land surveys to identify archaeological sites, as well as the methodology and procedures of excavation. It further introduces an overview of the methods of excavation on land and in the sea with emphasis on the characterisation of the different sediments and soils, in which archaeological materials are found, and the microclimate before and after excavation.
Teaching Methods
Teaching materials, including handouts, thematic websites and scientific articles will be distributed in and posted on a dedicated Moodle page.
Evaluation methods: final examinations, written assignments with presentation in class
Evaluation methods: final examinations, written assignments with presentation in class
