ARTH 102: Symbols and Stories in Art

ARTH 102-001: Symbols and Stories in Western Art
(Fall 2015)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW

Section Information for Fall 2015

This course examines the iconography and major narratives of ancient Greek mythology using both primary texts in translation and ancient representations of these myths.  By examining the literary tradition and the extant visual material, we will explore the function of myth in ancient Greek society, the types of sources available to modern students of mythography, and the continued presence of mythological themes in Western culture. Students will learn stories of the gods and heroes, and we will analyze these stories using a variety of methods at our disposal: in addition to considering the ancient context, we will bring in modern critical approaches, literary theories, and art historical or anthropological methodologies to expand our understanding and interpretation of the myths.  Students will also learn how to visually analyze works of art, both for their style and content.  This course fulfills the University Mason Core Arts requirement.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces themes and imagery in art. Approaches and traditions to explore vary with the instructor. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Arts
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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