Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Cauwe Nicolas; Driessen Jan;
Language
French
Main themes
The course is divided in two parts :
- a first part traces the development of material culture from the dawn of humanity to the end of the Neolithic in Europe.
- a second part considers the Mediterranean in detail, beginning with the Bronze Age and underlining the different cultures. In this second part special attention is given to the study of the most representative monumental remains (urbanism, architecture, sculpture, painting).
- a first part traces the development of material culture from the dawn of humanity to the end of the Neolithic in Europe.
- a second part considers the Mediterranean in detail, beginning with the Bronze Age and underlining the different cultures. In this second part special attention is given to the study of the most representative monumental remains (urbanism, architecture, sculpture, painting).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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The student will acquire a robust knowlegde on European Prehistory as well as on Mediterranean civilisations to the end of the Bronze Age. He/She will be iniatated into anthropological biology, archaeology and art history. He/She will endeavour a reconstruction of the historical, social and political framework on the basis of archaeological data. He/She will give special attention to systems of exchange and acculturation and to the use of art in the symbolic life and elite compettion. |
Content
Introduction to pre-and protohistorical archaeology and art, in which a general historical outline is given of the various forms of material culture (settlement, architecture, sculpture, pottery, decorative arts) from the beginning of humanity to the end of the Bronze Age in the Mediterranean.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Lecturing.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Written exam.
Other information
None
Bibliography
Syllabus et bibliographie fournis par les enseignants.
Faculty or entity
ARKE
Force majeure
Evaluation methods
Because of COVID19, the exam will take the form of a written work (dissertation); the students will have two weeks to submit this dissertation and further indications will be provided via moodle.
