HEADLINES OF PRESENTATIONS 2011 – 2012
Meeting in Italy : Ancient Greek Art, Part one
Definition of art. Ancient Greek art.
Language and ancient Greek literature. Homer.
Ancient Greek Drama.
· Historical and socio-cultural milieu.
· Historical background. From religious rituals to tragic poets.
· Definition of tragedy in Aristotle's Poetics.
· Drama as a combination of many arts: poetry, music, dance, painting, architecture.
· Performances. Location and time.
· Function of drama in ancient times and today.
· Influence of ancient Greek drama up to the present time.
Ancient Greek Drama.
· Historical and socio-cultural milieu.
· Historical background. From religious rituals to tragic poets.
· Definition of tragedy in Aristotle's Poetics.
· Drama as a combination of many arts: poetry, music, dance, painting, architecture.
· Performances. Location and time.
· Function of drama in ancient times and today.
· Influence of ancient Greek drama up to the present time.
Meeting in Turkey : Greek Art, Part two
From antiquity to Byzantine times.
· The Greek painting, sculpture and architecture from antiquity to Byzantine times.
· Brief historical background. Reference to distinctive works of every period.
· Special characteristics of every period.
The classical period.
· Parthenon. A great cultural monument, symbol of art, prosperity and democracy.
· Sculpture and painting in Parthenon.
· Construction and function.
· The idea of moderation and harmony.
Snapshots from the students' experience that confirm the contribution of the ancient Greek art in the shaping of the modern European civilization.
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