Special Questions of Greek Archaeology [ LARKO2350 ]

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The course discusses problematic issues and specific problems of interpretation in relation with the use of archaeological sources for the reconstruction of social and political relations of the Iron Age Greek world (continental Greece, islands, Asia Minor, Magna Graecia) and the input art has on this reconstruction.

Advanced course for archaeologists specialising in Greek Mediterranean archaeology. The aim is to develop a critical sense and analytical methods of material culture. Application of theoretical and anthropological concepts in archaeological interpretation.

Oral exam at the end of term (10 points), continuous evaluation (seminars) (5 points) and personal paper (5 points).

A combination of ex-cathedra lessons by the teacher or invited speakers and seminars. The sessions are prepared by the students on the basis of one or more articles of which the list is given at the beginning of the year. The students are also invited to participate actively in certain sessions which may take the forms of seminars prepared by the students. Possibility to organise a study tour in the Aegean with presentations by students and introduction to field work

Contents: The main topic to be treated is the link between religion and the formation of city states. Apart from a detailed discussion of the most important sanctuaries and settlements, special attention is given to the symbolism incorporated by archaic and classical art and the role of the symposium from the beginning till the Hellenistic period. .

Reading list: J. Whitley, The Archaeology of Ancient Greece, Cambridge World Archaeology, 2001. R. Etienne, C. Müller & F. Prost, Archéologie historique de la Grèce antique, Paris, 2000 (éditions ellipses).

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