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Root number
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493697 |
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Semester
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FS2025 |
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Type of course
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Block Course |
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Allocation to subject
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Archaeology |
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Type of exam
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Presentation |
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Polychromy in Archaeology – Bronze Age Mesopotamian, Minoan, and Mycenaean Cultures. |
| Description |
This seminar provides fundamental knowledge about polychromy – the use of multiple colours – in the art and material culture of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations of the Aegean region, as well as the Bronze Age cultures of Mesopotamia. Particular emphasis is placed on the technical, aesthetic, and symbolic aspects of colour design, explored based on literary sources.
Focus Areas:
- Polychromy in Mesopotamian Art: Examination of the use of colours in artworks and architectural decorations in Mesopotamia during the Bronze Age, explicitly focusing on wall paintings and ornamental designs.
- Polychromy in Minoan and Mycenaean Art: Analysis of wall paintings in Crete and the Greek mainland, including the techniques and materials used to create frescoes. Their cultural and ritual significance in palace and religious contexts is also considered.
- Minerals and Pigments: Investigation of the natural resources used for pigment production, such as ochre, malachite, and lapis lazuli. This also includes the process of material preparation and their application on various media to create polychrome effects.
A workshop with practical and theoretical components will possibly be held. Implementation depends on funding availability, |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
Dr.
Katarzyna Ewa Langenegger, Institut für Theaterwissenschaft (ITW) - Gegenwartstheater ✉
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Fabrizio Bätscher, Institute of Archaeological Sciences, Near Eastern Archaeology ✉
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ECTS
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6 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Friday 28/2/2025 10:15-14:00
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Friday 14/3/2025 10:15-14:00
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Friday 28/3/2025 10:15-14:00
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Friday 2/5/2025 10:15-14:00
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Friday 16/5/2025 10:15-14:00
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Seminarraum 016, Mittelstrasse 43
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Seminarraum 116, Mittelstrasse 43
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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