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U N D E R G R A D U A T E C O U R S E S (Spring Semester 2016-2017) Section of Ancient and Medieval History Byzantine History (VIS) VIS 604 Kostas Moustakas Byzantine Economy: Principles, theories, mentalities (Lecture course) Syllabus The lecture does not aim at a presentation of the economic structures, practices and institutions of the byzantine society. Instead, it concerns an insight into the byzantine economy, more precisely into the views of the period s contemporaries regarding the economic process, and a deeper analysis of economic structures in relation to those views. The major thematic areas, on which the course deploys, concern subjects as follows: - the cultural and philosophical background of byzantine views on the economy - the theoretical approaches to the economy in general or to specific economic matters, as expressed by byzantine intellectuals - views about work, wealth and poverty - economic aspects of the byzantine ideas on social hierarchy - facets of the moral economy: social justice and philanthropy - facets of the moral economy: interest lending - changes and pertinences in those sets of ideas through time, in relation to thw broader historical context - theoretical and methodological approaches of the byzantine economy in modern historical research The course is based on the bibliography that is recommended to students, which is presented in class in a synoptic and systematic way. Students who are interested can undertake an optional essay that, if made properly, will contribute to their final evaluation. This particular course is a demanding one and requires a background of knowledge in byzantine history, and more general, as well as enough experience of the students in courses of history. For these reasons, the course IS NOT RECOMMENDED to lowyear students (1 st -2 nd ) or to students from the other departments. General bibliography - Ahweiler-Glykatzi, H., Η πολιτική ιδεολογία της Βυζαντινής Αυτοκρατορίας, μετ. Τ. Δρακοπούλου, Αθήνα 1988³ [Παρίσι 1975].** - Beck, H.-G., Η βυζαντινή χιλιετία, μετ. Δ. Κούρτοβικ, Αθήνα 2000³ [Μόναχο 1978].** - Γερολυμάτου, Μ., Αγορές, έμποροι και εμπόριο στο Βυζάντιο (9ος-12ος αι.), Αθήνα 2008.** - Kazhdan, A.P. και Α. Wharton Epstein, Αλλαγές στον βυζαντινό πολιτισμό κατά τον 11ο και τον 12ο αιώνα, μτφρ. Α. Παππάς, Αθήνα 2004.** - Λαϊου, Α.Ε., «Οικονομικές και μη οικονομικές ανταλλαγές», στο Α.Ε. Λαϊου (επιμ.), Οικονομική Ιστορία του Βυζαντίου από τον 7 ο έως τον 15 ο αιώνα, μετ. Α. Κάσδαγλη, τ. Β, Αθήνα 2006. 2
note: - Λαϊου, Α.Ε., «Οικονομική σκέψη και ιδεολογία», στο Α.Ε. Λαϊου (επιμ.), Οικονομική Ιστορία του Βυζαντίου από τον 7 ο έως τον 15 ο αιώνα, μετ. Α. Κάσδαγλη, τ. Γ, Αθήνα 2006. - Laiou, A.E. και C. Morrisson, Η βυζαντινή οικονομία, μετ. Δ. Κυρίτσης, Αθήνα 2011 [Καίμπριτζ 2007].** - Morrisson, C., «Εγκατάσταση πληθυσμού, οικονομία και κοινωνία στη βυζαντινή Ανατολή», στο C. Morrissin (επιμ.), Ο Βυζαντινός Κόσμος, τ. Α, Η ανατολική ρωμαϊκή αυτοκρατορία (330 641), μετ. Α. Καραστάθη, Αθήνα 2007 [Παρίσι 2004], σσ. 279-306. - Μουστάκας, Κ., «Το ασύμπτωτο μιας σχέσης: Κοινωνική πολιτική ή κοινωνική αρωγή στην βυζαντινή αυτοκρατορία;», στο Κ. Δικαίος (επιμ.), Ιστορία της Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής, Αθήνα 2010, σσ. 96-125. - M. Mundell Mango, M., «Εμπόριο», στο Ιστορία του Βυζαντίου, επιμ. C. Mango, μτφρ. Ο. Καραγιώργου, Αθήνα 2006, σσ. 224-231. - Toubert, P., «Το Βυζάντιο και ο μεσογειακός γεωργικός πολιτισμός», στο Α.Ε. Λαϊου (επιμ.), Οικονομική Ιστορία του Βυζαντίου από τον 7 ο έως τον 15 ο αιώνα, μετ. Α. Κάσδαγλη, τ. Α, Αθήνα 2006, σσ. 575-94. - Τσουγκαράκης, Δ., «Εισαγωγή», στο Κεκαυμένου Στρατηγικόν, εισ. μετ. σχολ. Δ. Τσουγκαράκης, Αθήνα 1996.** - All titles pointed with asterisk are found in a limited loan desk at the University Library. - Students should follow the e-learn account of the course, as course material is uploaded there. 3
Section of Archaeology and History of Art Prehistoric Archaeology (PAR) PAR 180 Nektarios Karadimas History of the Aegean Prehistoric Archaeology. Surveys, researchers and methods from Antiquity to the 20 th century (Lecture course) Course summary The course aims to present the history of the Aegean Prehistoric Archeology from antiquity to the early 20th century. It will begin with the contribution of ancient Greek and Latin authors who preserved myths, descriptions of ancient monuments, chronological systems and, in particular, terms (e.g. Mycenaean, Minoan etc) that were later to be used by archaeologists in order to create related scientific terminologies. The course will then present the significant contribution of Byzantine scholars who safeguarded ancient Greek texts, and the impact of the first discoveries of Prehistoric sites and monuments from the Renaissance to the establishment of the Greek State. The course will be completed with the work of pioneer excavators, such as Heinrich Schliemann, Minos Kalokairinos, Christos Tsountas, Federico Halbherr, Arthur Evans, the first excavations (e.g. in Mycenae, Tiryns, Cyclades, Crete), and the creation and establishment of major cultural-archaeological terms (especially Mycenaean, Cycladic, Minoan ) and relevant chronological systems. Classical Archaeology (KAR) KAR 121 Dorina Moullou Greek Architecture. An introduction (Lecture course) Course summary This course examines the basic principles and categories of ancient Greek architecture from the Geometric until the Hellenistic period. Various types of buildings of the ancient Greek world are presented including temples, public buildings, urban areas and complexes such as agorae, theaters, gymnasiums, fortifications and utility facilities, private buildings like tombs and household complexes. These features are examined considering building materials and construction techniques, their creation, use and context, taking into account issues faced by architects of the era. The basic source of information is the buildings themselves (or their remains) and supplementary written sources. The goal is to give a brief overview of ancient Greek architecture so that after successful completion of the course, students understand the basic principles and categories of ancient Greek architecture, recognize the important monuments and understand the architectural forms in both photos and drawings (elevations, sections and plan views). History of Western Art (ITD) ITD 390 Eugenios Matthiopoulos Art and Revolution in Russia: 1905-1933 (Lecture course) 4
In the seminar there will be a discussion of the Russian history of art during the revolutionary period between 1905-1933. Emphasis will be given in the socio-political and ideological conditions in Russian society and the influence exerted on the work of leading artists by the modernist movement from Western-Europe ((mostly France). The analysis will include the theoretical-stylistic developments and the connection of the various avant garde -isms (cubism, futurism, constructuvism, suprematism etc) with the revolutionary theories and movements of the times. Selected bibliography 1. The Twilight of the Tsars : Russian art at the turn of the century, Hayward Gallery, London, 7 March-19 May 1991, catalogue edited and produced by Michael Raeburn ; exhibition organised by Elane Karavaeva, Muriel Walker and Andrew Dempsey, assisted by Susan May, London, South Bank Centre, c1991. 2. Paris-Moscou, 1900-1930 : arts plastiques, arts appliques et objets utilitaires, Centre national d art et de culture Georges Pompidou, Paris, 31 mai-5 novembre 1979 : Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, 1979. 3. Σοσιαλισμός και κουλτούρα : προβληματισμοί και ρεύματα στη μετεπαναστατική Ρωσία (1917-1932), εισ., μτφρ. Αντώνης Βογιάζος, 2 τόμ., Αθήνα, Θεμέλιο, 1979. 4. Κάμιλα Γκραίη, Η Ρωσική πρωτοπορία : Προεπαναστατική και επαναστατική τέχνη στη Ρωσία, 1863-1922, μτφρ. Πέπη Ρηγοπούλου, Αθήνα, Υποδομή, 1987. 5. Ρωσική πρωτοπορία 1910-1930: η συλλογή Γ. Κωστάκη = Russian avant-garde 1910-1930: the G. Costakis Collection, επιστημονική επιμέλεια, Αννα Καφέτση, 2 τόμ., Αθήνα, ΕΠΜΑΣ, c1995. 5