Description
[Ancient/Medieval] Stories of Greek and Roman mythology have long captivated the interest of artists and makers. Ranging from early Greek painted pottery, to modern TV series, ancient myth has been a fruitful source of inspiration from antiquity to the present. This class examines artistic representations of classical mythology in a variety of media. Each meeting will focus on either a single story or later receptions of Greek and Roman mythology. After reading one or more versions of the ancient myth, we will examine the ways artists communicated those stories in visual, written, and/or cinematic forms. Students will finish the semester with not only a fuller understanding of the varied stories of classical mythology, but also its enduring impact on visual landscapes throughout history.