Spring Semester, Optional course, 10 ECTS.

Instructor: Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos

Outline

This module examines the architecture of the 4^th century as an independent system of values and as a combination of trends within the classical period. The issues of The architects’ individualism, the decline or departure from idealism and evolution from the 5^th century principles will also be explored.  Phenomena that typically belong to the 4^th century, such as the Corinthian order, the development of interior spaces, the tholoi, Asclepieia and theatra, the choragic monuments and the emergence of the Macedonian styles add to the wide range of topics discussed and investigated during the seminar.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course students should be familiar with:

• The basic architectural schools and trends of the 4^th century
• The individualism of 4^th century architects

They should also be able to:

• read and understand ground plans, technical sections, elevations and spatial qualities. 
• create and express their own opinions about design and technical solutions

Assessement

Essay (3,500-5,000 words). A list of indicative topics will be provided, but students are strongly encouraged to discuss and personalize the essay topic with the course coordinator. 

Bibliography

Amandry, P. and E. Hansen. 2010. Le Temple D’Apollon du IV siècle, FdD 14_2. Athènes/Paris: Ecole française d'Athènes.

Coulton, J.J. 1968. “The Stoa at the Amphiaraeion, Oropos”. BSA 63: 147-84.

Kanellopoulos, C. and M. Petrakis. 2018. “Cella Alignment and Fourth Century BC Doric Peripteral Temple Architecture in Mainland Greece”, OpAthRom 11: 169-200.

Oρλάνδος, A. 1915. “Ο ναός του Απόλλωνος Πτώου”. ΑrchDelt 1Β: 94-100.

Østby, E. 2014. Tegea II, Investigations in the Sanctuary of Athena Alea 1990-94 and 2004, Papers and Monographs from the Norwegian Institute at Athens 4. Athens: Norwegian Institute at Athens.

Roux, G. 1961. L'architecture de I'Argolide aux ive et iiie siecles avant J.-C. Paris: Editions Picard.

Seiler, S. 1986. Die  griechische Tholos: Untersuchungen zur Entwicklung, Typologie und Funktion kunstmäßiger Rundbauten. Mainz: von Zabern.

Townsend, R. 2004. “Classical Signs and Anti-classical Signification in 4^th Century Athens”.  Hesperia 33: 305-26.