ARY2570

Minoans and Mycenaeans

(ART)

G E Bowen

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: A detailed study of the main aspects of Minoan and Mycenaean cultures based upon the archaeological and textual record. Each will be placed within a broader Mediterranean context. The interaction of the two is examined and the impact of the Minoans upon Mycenaean culture will be explored. Homer's description of Mycenaean society and the Trojan war will be examined and compared to the archaeological record on Greece and at Troy.

Assessment: Tutorial paper (1500 words): 25% + Essay (2500 words): 35% + Examination (2 hours): 40%