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.
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
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.
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.
History of archeology; evolution of Italian archeology; birth and evolution of archaeological museums; contemporary archeology
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.
Ricevimento: Tuesday and Wednesday 16.00-17.00. Office hours can be arranged if valid reasons are provided. The teacher can be contacted by email: antonino.facella@unige.it
FABRIZIO BENENTE (President)
ANTONINO FACELLA (President)
LUISA ALBANESE
NICOLA CUCUZZA
FABIO NEGRINO
SILVIA PALLECCHI
February 17, 2020
HISTORY OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY MODULE 1
The exam foreseen an oral presentation in the classroom of a topic dealt with during the lessons and an oral exam
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.
Frequency is recommended; Non-attending students are asked to contact the teacher to agree on an alternative exam program
