640015 UE Sources and Studies in Ancient History: Banksy's forefathers - street art in antiquity

winter semester 2021/2022 | Last update: 23.09.2021 Place course on memo list
Department of Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies Department of Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Irene Madreiter assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Irene Madreiter, +43 512 507 41009
640015
UE Sources and Studies in Ancient History: Banksy's forefathers - street art in antiquity
UE 1
2,5
every 2 weeks
each semester
German

Critical analysis of historical sources and reconstructions based on them; writing of a short paper; development of analytical perspectives and own critical points of view.

Street art is not a modern phenomenon, but can be observed in antiquity also. This course analyses ancient graffiti and dipinti on public buildings and private houses from various ancient regions. We will also discuss, how historians can use this kind of material.

Combination of lecture, reading tasks, exercises and a final essay.

Participation and short essay.

Relevant literature will be announced during the course.

eLecture (100% virtual teaching)

Limited number of participants!

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