Byzantine Archaeology: Minor Arts

Course Code
12ΕΑ-11
ECTS Credits
4
Semester
Εξάμηνο ΣΤ
Course Category
Specialization
Αρχαιολογίας και Διαχείρισης Πολιτισμικών Αγαθών
Professor

Dr. Maria Xanthopoulou, Assistant Professor

Course Description

• Introduction to minor arts (1st week):
 Definition
 Categories
 Materials and techniques
 Methodology matters
• Micro-sculpture: (2nd–4th week)
 Ivories
 Steatites
• The Art of engraving (5th-7th week)
 Gemstones
 Medals
 Coins
• The illumination of manuscripts (8th-9th week)
• Metallurgy and Metalwork (10th week)
• Jewellery (11th week)
• Enamels (12th week)
• Pottery and Glass (13th week)