KLA_007 Introduction to the Byzantine Archaeology

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Adam Geisler (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 12:00–13:40 M11
Prerequisites
This course represents an introduction to Byzantine archaeology. It presents an overview of its conception, chronological definition, material culture, main sources and bibliography. The first part of the course is informative; the second aims to develop both as the independent as the team critical study using complex research methods. It is designed to create a dialogue and form discussion on the topic.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the contemporary state of Byzantine archaeology. Knowledge of material culture. Knowledge of the main sources and bibliography. Ability to realize small/limited research project.
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 6. projects of the Institute of Archaeology and Museology II. Selected issues in Byzantine history and their reflection in archaeological contexts 7. Transfer of the Roman capital to the East 8. The period of changes – reign of Justinian and his successors 9. Slaves and the Byzantine Empire 10. Loss of the Levant and the rise of Islam 11. Macedonian Dynasty and its relationship to West Europe, the differences between West European and Byzantine feudalism 12. Crusades and the so-called Franks in the Byzantine Empire, fall of Constantinople
Literature
    required literature
  • VROOM, Joanita. Byzantine to modern pottery in the Aegean: 7th to 20th century: an introduction and field guide. Utrecht: Parnassus Press, 2005, 223 pp. ISBN 978-90-6131-441-7. info
  • AVENARIUS, Alexander, Růžena DOSTÁLOVÁ, Vladimír FIALA, Věra HROCHOVÁ, Milan LOOS, Oldřich TŮMA and Vladimír VAVŘÍNEK. Dějiny Byzance. Edited by Bohumila Zástěrová. Vydání 1. Praha: Academia, 1992, 529 stran. ISBN 8020004548. info
  • Byzantské umenie. Edited by David Talbot Rice, Translated by Marian Fridrichovský. Vyd. 1. Bratislava: Tatran, 1968, 282 s. info
    recommended literature
  • Podrobná biliogrfaie v "Informacích učitele"
  • HAYES, J. W. Excavations at Sarachane in Istanbul. / Volume 2, The Pottery. Oxford: Princeton University Press, 1992, 455 pp. ISBN 978-0-691-03583-3. info
  • DOSTÁLOVÁ, Růžena. Byzantská vzdělanost. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1990, 415 s. ISBN 8070210346. info
  • LASSUS, Jean. Raně křesťanské a byzantské umění. Praha: Artia, 1971, 196 s. URL info
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture, discussions, work with on-line databases etc.
Assessment methods
Test and essay.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 0.
Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf3/course/view.php?id=3011
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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