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This is a survey of the art and archaeology of Magna Graecia, the areas of South Italy and Sicily colonized by the Greeks between the 8th and the 3rd centuries BC. The course begins with an overview of the Italian cultures living in South Italy and Sicily during the late Bronze Age and the Iron Age and their interaction with contemporary Greek cultures (e.g., Mycenaeans). The Greeks built beautiful cities, including temples, theaters and agoras. They introduced religion, philosophy, art, medicine and a democratic form of government to Italy. Italian cultures such as the Etruscans, Latins and Romans benefitted tremendously from this knowledge and ultimately used the knowledge against the Greeks and against each other. Analysis of architecture and art are merged with an understanding of historical and cultural trends. Field trip to Greek colonies in Campania.
