G8365: Art and Internationalism in the Mediterranean Bronze Age
Fall 2002: Wednesday 9:00am-10:50am, 930 Schermerhorn Hall
Avery reserve shelf # 358
Prof. Joanna S. Smith
912 Schermerhorn; jss245@columbia.edu; 854-1945
Office hours: Mondays 8:30-10:30 am and by appointment.
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The Art and Internationalism in the Mediterranean Bronze Age seminar is a forum for the study of the arts, architecture, and archaeology of the Mediterranean Bronze Age. It is inclusive of material and questions related to interconnections among the Aegean, Anatolia, Syria-Palestine, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, and Sardinia. The subject of particular interest for fall 2002 is the question of international style. Was there an international style? Were there several? Or was there no such thing? Structured in three parts, the seminar begins with a series of introductory lectures with discussion. Student presentations form the next two parts. The first student presentations are substantive but preliminary to engage the group in discussion and commentary. In the second round, presentations are formal and will be the basis for questions and critique.

Papers on the research topics are due Wednesday December 11 by 5 pm in 826 Schermerhorn. They should be substantial pieces of original research, being detailed, organized, clear, illustrated, and fully referenced. Referencing and formatting for the papers should follow the guidelines in the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). Please refer to the guidelines on the web:

http://www.ajaonline.org/shared/s_info_contrib.html

Grades for the seminar will take into account the total participation and performance of students in the seminar.

To decide on a topic for research, students should meet with Prof. Smith early on in the course (before the end of the second week of classes). Potential topics will come up during the introductory lectures, but by the last of those lectures, students should be well into their individual projects. Not only should students consult about their research, but also they should ask about any library-related problems they are having. Books can be hard to find and it is recommended strongly that students not wait until the last minute to try and unearth a reference!

For requirements, readings, and schedule, download the syllabus above