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Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young
<p>Ancient Cycladic figurines were once dismissed as primitive but later inspired modern artists such as Picasso and Henry Moore. This course explores their form, meaning and cultural context, tracing
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Ancient Cycladic figurines were once dismissed as primitive but later inspired modern artists such as Picasso and Henry Moore. This course explores their form, meaning and cultural context, tracing how these early artworks came to be recognised as timeless expressions of human creativity.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
COURSE OUTLINE
- Why "Art"?
- Location of the Cyclades
- Timeframe for the Bronze age
- Culture and way of life in Cycladic settlements
- Archaeological finds - who, when, where
- A "canon" as part of the figurine aesthetics
- Pieces beyond the canon
- Carving marble at the time - resources, technology
- Inspired artists of the 20th century
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify "typical" Cycladic sculpture from the Early Bronze Age.
- Name modern artists that have been inspired by Cycladic art
- Know more about Cycladic culture of the period
- Appreciate the skills in its making
Byron Comninos
B. Econs., Dip. Ed
Byron Comninos has many years of experience in course design and presentation. Greek by ethnicity, he has travelled to Greece more than eight times covering extensive areas of the country by foot,...