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ARCO3004: Ancient West Asia: Art and Architecture
2022 unit information
The art and architecture of Ancient Western Asia opens a window onto a world of engineering prowess, artistic brilliance and symbolic meaning, relevant both to our understanding of the ancient creators, and to the unfolding entanglement of people and their creations down the ages. We will explore a range of iconic ancient structures and artworks, and consider their significance in context, and down the ages to the present day.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology or (6 credit points at 2000 level in Archaeology and 6 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ARCA2623 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of how art, as an archaeological artefact, is employed in a wide variety of spatial and temporal contexts to illuminate the human past and present
- LO2. demonstrate expertise in the material culture and archaeological study of the art of Western Asia
- LO3. read and critically evaluate relevant scholarship, with a particular focus on contextual understanding
- LO4. communicate complex ideas about the analysis and interpretation of the art of Western Asia in both written and spoken English
- LO5. demonstrate the ability to identify, develop and answer research questions
- LO6. function as independent learners and researchers.
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