2019-20

This introductory course deals with the main features of Byzantine art from the Early Christian period to the Late Byzantine times. To do so, it looks at various representative monuments and works of art, such as wall painting, portable icons and manuscript illustrations. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the social, historical, theological and iconological context and on archaeological evidence

The course examines the development of history as a discipline from ancient times to the 20th century. It deals with the principle theoretical approaches to the subject that have influenced various forms of historiography. It analyses the most important questions in current discussion about history and the relations between history and the social sciences. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the ongoing interdisciplinary dialogue on the development of contemporary history.

The subject matter of the course is material culture and societies during the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods and the Bronze Age throughout the Balkans and Anatolia. The aim of the course is to present in summary form matters regarding the spatial organization, architecture, burial practices and material culture of prehistoric communities during the chief periods of prehistory in the various regions in question, together with interpretations and views regarding economy, social organization and social relations.