Classical Greek studies
Here you will find all the resources identified by our tutors as useful for the study of this subject, arranged in ascending alphabetical order. Browse the tiles and descriptions to discover if there are any resources of interest to you, or click on any of the keywords to see resources sorted by more in-depth topics.
Classical Greek studies (Q700): The study of Classical Greek, its structure, history, grammar and use. May involve investigation its relationship with modern day speech and language. May also involve the study of language texts using the techniques of literary analysis and interpretation.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ATLANTIS: PLATO'S IDEAL STATE |
The text book for the course is Kershaw, S.P., A Brief History of Atlantis: Plato's Ideal State, London: Robinson, 2016. It can be... |
Plato, Plato's 'Critias', Plato's 'Kritias', Plato's 'Timaeus', Plato's 'Timaios', Ancient Greek, Ancient history, Greek culture, Atlantis, Kershaw | view |
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ACROPOLIS RESTORATION SERVICE (YSMA) |
This link gives you video excerpts from the dismantlement and transportation of metopes from the Parthenon to the Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis... |
rthen | view |
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Herodotus' History includes a memorable description of the city of Babylon, which may have had a considerable influence on Plato's... |
Atlantis, Plato, Babylon, Cuneiform, Historical Maps, Greek culture, Flood myths, Iraq, Ishtar Gate, Herodotus, Nebuchadnezzar II | view |
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British Collectors of Classical Antiquities |
This course is an exploration of British collectors of classical antiquities, their activities and attitudes, and the wider influence of this... |
Sir John Soane, Sir William Hamilton, Elgin Marbles, Ashmolean Musem, Dilettanti, C.R. Cockerell, Lord Elgiin, Collectors, Enlightenment, Long 18th Century, Arundel Marbles, Pomfret Marbles, Wedgwood | view |
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These over-life-size statues of Constantine are currently displayed in the Capitoline Museum, Rome. |
Constantine, Late Roman, Roman art, Ancient rome, Portraiture, Early Christian, Christianity, Emperors | view |
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DIOCLETIAN AND THE TETRARCHY - COINAGE |
This link takes you to a site with images and information about the coinage of the Tetrarchy. |
Diocletian, Tetrarchy, Maximianus, Constantius I Chlorus, Galerius, Numismatics, Roman coins, Ancient rome, Dominate | view |
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GREEK VASE SHAPES |
This link takes you to some illustrations of the most basic Greek vase shapes |
vases, vase painting, ceramics, pottery, Greek art, Collections, Collectors | view |
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GREEK VASE SHAPES |
This link gives you access to a site where you can explore the shapes and functions of Greek vases. |
vase painting, vases, ceramics, Greek art, Collections, Collectors | view |
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GREEK VASES - THE BEAZLEY ARCHIVE |
The Classical Art Research Centre leads and supports research on ancient art. At its heart is the Beazley Archive, which includes the... |
vase painting, vases, ceramics, Attic Black Figure, Attic Red Figure, Greek art, Collections, Collectors | view |
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HOW TO MAKE A GREEK VASE |
This link takes you to a brief video from the J. Paul Getty Museum about how Greek vases were made. |
vase painting, vases, ceramics, Attic Black Figure, Attic Red Figure, Collections, Collectors | view |