Art, sculpture and architecture of the classical world: an introduction

- locate examples of classical Greek and Roman art, sculpture, architecture in the context of the classical world, with a basic knowledge of key developments across the era.
- contribute to a discussion about the main function, meaning and purpose of art and architecture in classical Greek and Roman culture and society.

No. However, you may wish to bring a pen to make notes during classes, and you may like to buy, or borrow from a library, some of the books suggested on the hand-outs that will support each class.

You will be taught through presentations using visual images, student contributions, class discussion and quizzes.
At the end of the course, you will be invited to make a short presentation to your fellow learners on a piece of classical Greek and Roman art, sculpture, architecture that interests you (support in preparing this will be available and there may also be a class visit to a museum or site of relevant interest during the course). We would welcome discussing with you how we can actively help you to get the most from this course, should any of these teaching elements present any potential challenges for you.
You will be invited to do some very light reading outside of classes and you may wish to undertake some of the suggested further reading that will be made available on class hand-outs each week.