Week - 1 |
Introduction and general information about the course; overview of Mythology and Sculpture. |
Week - 2 |
Definitions; the meaning of mythology, its birth, effects and importance in art history. |
Week - 3 |
Symbols of man and Jung: Life and belief in the prehistoric period. |
Week - 4 |
Symbols of man and Jung: Art and culture in the prehistoric period. |
Week - 5 |
Life and culture in Sumerian civilization: City, writing and myths. |
Week - 6 |
Sumerian gods and legends; Architecture and Sculpture. |
Week - 7 |
MIDTERM EXAM: PRESENTATIONS and TEST/EXAM |
Week - 8 |
Gilgamesh epic and flood myths. |
Week - 9 |
The Hero's Journey; Joseph Campbell and the concept of 'monomyth'. |
Week - 10 |
Ancient Greek Civilization; Alexander the Great, Homer, Iliad and Odessa. |
Week - 11 |
Greek and Roman Mythology; Ancient Sculpture examples. |
Week - 12 |
Contemporary Art and Mythical Image: Niki de Saint Phalle and Louise Bourgeois. |
Week - 13 |
Preparation for the final project. |
Week - 14 |
FINAL: PROJECT/SCULPTURE PRESENTATIONS and ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE |