PAPVB_20 Byzantine Archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D. (lecturer), prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Měřínský, CSc. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Měřínský, CSc.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Valášková
Timetable
Mon 7. 11. 8:20–12:25 Zahraniční oddělení, Tue 8. 11. 8:20–12:25 Zahraniční oddělení, Wed 9. 11. 13:15–18:15 Zahraniční oddělení, Thu 10. 11. 9:10–13:15 Zahraniční oddělení, Fri 11. 11. 9:10–12:25 Zahraniční oddělení
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
This course is an introduction to Byzantine archaeology. It presents its characteristic material culture and primary bibliography. The first part of the course is informative; the second aims to accent and develop both independent and team critical study through the use of complex research methods. It is designed to create a dialogue and form discussion on the topic.
Syllabus
  • I. Introduction to Byzantine archaeology 1. History of research, primary bibliography and institutions 2. Chronological systems, main archaeological sites and monuments 3. Material culture of Late Antiquity (Late Roman and Early Byzantine Periods) 4. Material culture of Middle and Late Byzantine Period 5. Tradition of Czech Byzantology II. Selected issues in Byzantine history and their reflection in archaeological contexts 6. Transfer of the Roman capital to the East 7. The period of changes – reign of Justinian and his successors 8. Slaves and the Byzantine Empire 9. Loss of the Levant and the rise of Islam 10. Macedonian Dynasty and its relationship to West Europe, the differences between West European and Byzantine feudalism 11. Crusades and the so-called Franks in the Byzantine Empire 12. Rebellion of the Zealots 13. Fall of Constantinople
Literature
  • Vroom, J. 2005: Byzantine to Modern Pottery in the Aegean - 7th to 20th Century. An Introduction and Field Guide. Parnassus Press. Utrecht.
  • Talbot Rice, D. 1968: Byzantské umenie. Tatran. Bratislava.
  • Zástěrová, B. (ed.) 1992: Dějiny Byzance. Academia. Praha.
  • Hayes, J. W. 1992: Excavation at Saracane in Istanbul. Volume 2. The Pottery. Princeton:Princeton University Press.
  • Dostálová, R. 1990: Byzantská vzdělanost. Vyšehrad. Praha.
  • Lassus, J. 1971: Raně křesťanské a byzantské umění. Artia. Praha.
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
For credit obtaining is necessary attendance and an essay on the one of the topics below: 1. How the Archaeology of Aegean Middle Ages can upgrade our historian knowledge (of the region or even general)? 2. Can be the knowledge of main aspects of Byzantine Archaeology important or even helpful to experts in Central European Middle Ages? 3. In the case I would decide to be an expert in Byzantine Archaeology, my YES and NO will be the following… Length of essay is not important. The assessment is taken into account creativity and critical contextual thinking.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
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