History of mediterranean archaoelogy 2800-ZOAS
During the course ithe history of archaeology will be presented from the origins of the
concept of archaeology and its content, through the changes in methodology, both of the
academic and excavations approach until the birth of the archaeology as a scientific
discipline. The history of archaeology, especially the Greco-Roman one, followed by the
history of research in Egypt and Near East will be presented both in chronological and
geographical aspects, with the emphasis on changes in the legislation of the European
countries, Ottoman Empire and Egypt, that affected the status and preservation of the
monuments. Polish archaeological activities in the Mediterranean will be also included.
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Learning outcomes
Gaining basic knowledge about the history of archeology as a discipline of research, together
with knowledge of its place and its importance in the system of the humanities; understanding
the relationship of archaeology with other disciplines of humanities, especially history of
societies, their culture and art history; knowledge about the main directions of the
development of Mediterranean archaeology. Enabling learning about the history of discipline
with the ability to use multiple sources followed by their critical analysis and interpretation in
order to determine their significance and place in the process of the discipline development, in
historical and cultural perspective. Appreciating the role of tradition and cultural heritage of
humanity in the modern world
Bibliography
1. L. Casson, Podróże w starożytnym świecie, Wrocław 1981
2. K. Michałowski, Wspomnienia, Warszawa 1986
3. R. Bianchi Bandinelli, Archeologia jako historia sztuki, Warszawa 1988
4. C. Renfrew, P. Bahn, Archeologia. Teoria, metody, praktyka, Warszawa 2002 (wybrane
rozdziały)
5. Z dziejów miłośnictwa antyku w Polsce, A. Sadurska ed., Warszawa 1991
6. T. Mikocki, Najstarsze kolekcje starożytności w Polsce, Wrocław 1990
7. P. Bahn, Archeologia – bardzo krótkie wprowadzenie, Warszawa 1997
8. M. Beard, J. Henderson, Kultura antyku – bardzo krótkie wprowadzenie, Warszawa 1997
Detailed literature will be given during classes
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