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060038 VO Art and Architecture IV: The Temples of Karnak (2020S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 6 - Ägyptologie, Judaistik, Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie

Diese LV wird in diesem Semester zum letzten Mal angeboten. Studierende, die im SS20 das EC (Version 2019) abschliessen müssen, können die LV statt "VO Kunst und Archäologie" verwenden.
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Due to the present crisis the modus of the lectures is changed to home learning until 3.4.
Materials will be provided weekly via the platform moodle.
UPDATE 30.4.
Due to the present crisis, the modus of home-learning will continue until end of June. The lectures are therefore presented weekly in the learning platform moodle, as well as literature for home learning is indicated. Additionally, a large amount of online ressources is available via the university library.
Changes in the modus of online teaching are possible, you will be informed in due time via e-mail.
UPDATE 4.5.: Monday, may 11., A Videomeeting is planned at the indicated time for the class meeting 11:30. Please log in via moodle.

  • Monday 09.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 16.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 23.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 30.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 20.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 27.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 04.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 11.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 18.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 25.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 08.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 15.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 22.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The large temple areas at Karnak in Upper Egypt, within the modern town Luxor are the topic of this lecture series. The extension of Karnak is one of the largest temple districts globally, and comprises several districts (district of Amun, of Mut and on Monthu, besides other buildings).
Historically the buildings are stretching over the very long period of more than 2 Millenia, starting in the 11th Dynasty until the Roman period, as well as few Christian relicts are preserved.
The target is to acquire a solid knowledge about the architecture of Karnak and to follow their development. The decoration and the equipment of the temples are an integrated part for the interpretation of the buildings, for the historical as well as for the religious component of the temples.
They students should be able to interpret and to discuss the buildings, their decoration and the objects in a scientific frame.
A selection of the demonstrated material will be provided via moodle.
UPDATE 30.4. due to the prolongation of the homelearning situation all materials are uploaded in moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

EXAM 22-09.2020: Within 3 hours, questions are to be answered essay-like (written exam) and the form is to be put on moodle. Schedule appropriate time for downloading the forms and uploading the completed form.

The exam is in open book format: "Open book" means that you can use materials to answer the question. It does not mean, however, that you may copy sentences/text passages 1:1. Sentences from slides or other texts may not be taken over without appropriate marking of the source. When answering the questions, you should always formulate your own thoughts and arguments independently.
A plagiarism check of the submission can be performed. In case of doubt, an oral verification can be made.
In case of technical problems during the process, please contact the LVA management.

written exam.

UPDATE 30.4. Due to the present crisis, the process for the exam is not yet defined. different modalities (online, oral or written) are possible. Information will be sent out in due time.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Mandatory is a minimum of 50% for a positive evaluation.
88 - 100 % 1
75 - 87,99 % 2
62,51 - 74,99 % 3
50 - 62,5 % 4
0 - 49,99 % 5

Examination topics

Contents of the lecture series
UPDATE: Overview of the arhcitectural development of Karnak, as well as the statuary of the temple and the wall-decorations.

Reading list

literature will be provided in class.
UPDATE 30.4. due to the home learning situation more references to literature is provided in the moodle scripts. Please make use of the online ressources of the university library.

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Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:13