The arts of ancient Greece: the birth of classical taste

Overview

The arts of ancient Greece: the birth of classical taste course at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens aims to offer a journey to the fascinating developments in Greek art from ca. 1200 to ca. 30 BCE. The participant will have a unique chance to learn the very beginning of the Art developed in Greece and its evolution.

Key facts: 

• Greek art is instantly recognizable worldwide, even though most non-specialists find it difficult to understand its development or even name some of its most typical examples. 
• Looking at Greek art in museums, illustrated books or tv documentaries may be fun, though it can sometimes  leave the viewer none the wiser as to its secrets. 

• Why did the Greeks invent naturalism? Why did they paint their pots? Did they really exercise or even fight in the nude? In short, what is “Greek” about Greek art? The programme addresses these and many more questions through richly illustrated lectures and carefully planned assignments.
• After successfully completing the lessons, the participant will receive a training certificate while acquiring a magnificent one time experience. All of the above will be analyzed further and in detail in this online course part of the Arts and Culture category.