Archaeology and Classical LanguagesArchaeology and Classical LanguagesColours in the Ancient Classical World (Thursday 2pm - 4pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Colours were an important aspect of the lives of the people of the ancient Classical world. The bright colours which featured in the wall paintings and sculpture of the Prehistoric Aegean, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome shed light on the appearance of the people, their clothing, and the environment they lived in. The source of the pigments used in the art and the dyes used for textiles will be discussed alongside whether they were locally available or imported, the latter increasing their value and prestige. The extent to which Greek sculptures were painted, together with the methods by which ancient colour can be detected when not visible to the naked eye, will be considered. The question of whether differences in the colours used to represent human skin reflected diversity in the societies of the ancient Classical world or were merely artistic conventions will also be discussed.
Number of Meetings3 Course LeaderDr Georgina Muskett CRN 26523/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £45 | Concession: £23 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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