OVERVIEW

The course of History of Classical Archeology provides the tools to reconstruct the paths through which the human being has discovered his past, from the development of the collection of the antiquities to the genesis, the origin and the definition of the archaeological science. The class examines the approach to the material documentation of the past in different historical periods with particular attention to the birth of modern and contemporary archeology.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective is to provide the keys to understand the fundamentals of the history of classical archeology and the development of archeology as an autonomous science

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Starting from "archaeology before archaeology" in the ancient and medieval world, the birth of modern archaeology and the dominant tendencies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries up to the present day will be discussed from the point of view of classical archaeology, focusing on the birth of the latter, its particular evolution, the current dichotomies and uncertainties about what ‘classical archaeology’ means today.

On completion of the course the students will know in detail the historical evolution of classical archeology and will be able to frame its developments in the context of the theoretical and ideological lines that formed its thinking. They will also be in possession of the tools necessary to decipher and critically analyze the 'history of studies' of any context, site, material or topic of classical archeology that they will face in their educational and scientific path.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lectures/lessons, with use of Powerpoint (and other audiovisual media, where possible). Teaching materials can be found in Aulaweb. Educational visits to archaeological sites and museums.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

History of archeology; evolution of Italian archeology; birth and evolution of archaeological museums; contemporary archeology

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

M. BARBANERA, Storia dell’archeologia classica in Italia, Laterza, Bari-Roma 2015.

R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all’archeologia classica come storia del’arte antica, Laterza, Roma-Bari 1976 (and following reprints), except for the last chapter (VII. Problemi di metodo).

E. GIANNICHEDDA, Archeologia teorica. Nuova edizione, Carocci, Roma 2016, except for chapters 9 and 10.

Further reading suggestions may be provided in class.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FABRIZIO BENENTE (President)

ANTONINO FACELLA (President)

LUISA ALBANESE

NICOLA CUCUZZA

FABIO NEGRINO

SILVIA PALLECCHI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

February 17, 2020

Class schedule

HISTORY OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY MODULE 1

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam foreseen an oral presentation in the classroom of a topic dealt with during the lessons and an oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam is oral and to overcome it is required a good knowledge of the features of the history of archeology, with clear critical and expositive ability. Moreover, in order to reach a level of excellence, a good knowledge of the topics detailed during the lessons is required, with particular reference to the birth and development of archeology as an autonomous science, and the demonstration of having acquired historical, archaeological and critical reading skills.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Frequency is recommended; Non-attending students are asked to contact the teacher to agree on an alternative exam program