Introduction to the Program

Knowing in detail Ancient Art will seem a simple and entertaining task to carry out thanks to this Postgraduate certificate and its complete program 100% online"

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Years of exhaustive research have resulted in a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the Art of Antiquity Today there are millions of sources of information full of data that allow us to interpret and study from the different prehistoric, Neolithic and Mesopotamian artistic manifestations to those of the Late Roman period.

The large amount of data, as well as the different cultural currents that have influenced the development of a broad knowledge on this subject, sometimes make it difficult for specialists who, nowadays, want to learn about ancient culture to study the subject. Based on this need, TECH has developed this Postgraduate certificate in Ancient Art, a complete program that covers art stages from Prehistory to the 5th century AD.

This is a 100% online degree designed and developed by experts in Art History with extensive experience in research and teaching. Thanks to the exhaustive nature of its syllabus, the graduate will find in it the opportunity to generate a broad knowledge of Ancient Art in only 12 weeks. In addition, in order to offer an even more complete academic experience, you will have at your disposal complementary material in audiovisual format, readings and research articles with which you will be able to deepen each section in a personalized way and based on your needs.

In the Virtual Classroom you will find additional material in audiovisual format with hundreds of images to contextualize the information developed throughout the syllabus"

This Postgraduate certificate in Ancient Art contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

  • Developing practical cases presented by experts in Art History
  • The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide current and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In this Postgraduate certificate, you will find sections dedicated exclusively to Babylonian and Assyrian art, from its origin to the fall of its empire"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

This degree will give you the tools to become an expert in Ancient Art in just 12 weeks"

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Delving into the origin of art through the study of prehistory will allow you to acquire a more complete vision of the subject"

Syllabus

The design of the structure and content of this Postgraduate certificate in Ancient Art has been carried out by a group of experts in Art History. However, these specialists have developed their syllabus taking into account TECH's academic and pedagogical criteria, which include, among other aspects, the inclusion of additional high-quality material with which the graduate can delve into the sections that are of interest to them. In addition, the high practical content of this degree will help you to better contextualize the information, reducing the teaching load and making the learning process a more enjoyable and dynamic experience.

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You will have access to hours of information on Archaic Greek Art, its origin, the evolution of the Greek temple, architectural orders, sculpture and geometric ceramics"

Module 1. Ancient Art I

1.1. Prehistory The Origins of Art

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. Figuration and Abstraction in Prehistoric Art
1.1.3. The Art of the Paleolithic Hunters
1.1.4. Origin of Paint
1.1.5. Naturalism and Magic
1.1.6. Artist, Shaman and Hunter
1.1.7. The Importance of the Caves of Altamira

1.2. Neolithic First Farmers and Ranchers

1.2.1. Domestication of Animals and Plants, and the First Settlements
1.2.2. Everyday Life as an Artistic Theme
1.2.3. Figurative Art
1.2.4. Levantine Art
1.2.5. Schematic Art, Ceramics and Body Ornamentation
1.2.6. Megalithic Constructions

1.3. Egypt Predynastic and Ancient Empire Art

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. The First Dynasties
1.3.3. Architecture

1.3.3.1. Mastabas and Pyramids
1.3.3.2. The Pyramids of Giza

1.3.4. The Sculpture of the Ancient Empire

1.4. Egyptian Art of the Middle and New Empires

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. The Architecture of the New Empire
1.4.3. The Great Temples of the New Empire
1.4.4. Sculpture
1.4.5. The Revolution of Tell el-Amarna

1.5. Late Egyptian Art and the Evolution of Painting

1.5.1. The Last Period of Egyptian History
1.5.2. The Last Temples
1.5.3. The Evolution of Egyptian Painting

1.5.3.1. Introduction
1.5.3.2. The Technique
1.5.3.3. The Topics
1.5.3.4. The Evolution

1.6. Early Mesopotamian Art 

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Mesopotamian Protohistory
1.6.3. The First Sumerian Dynasties
1.6.4. Architecture

1.6.4.1. Introduction
1.6.4.2. The Temple

1.6.5. Akkadian Art
1.6.6. The Period Considered Neo-Numerical
1.6.7. The Importance of Lagash
1.6.8. The Fall of Ur
1.6.9. Elamite Art

1.7. Babylonian and Assyrian Art

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. The Kingdom of Mari
1.7.3. The Early Babylonian Period
1.7.4. The Code of Hammurabi
1.7.5. The Assyrian Empire
1.7.6. Assyrian Palaces and Their Architecture
1.7.7. Assyrian Fine Arts
1.7.8. The Fall of the Babylonian Empire and Neo-Babylonian Art 

1.8. The Art of the Hittites

1.8.1. The Background and Formation of the Hittite Empire
1.8.2. Wars against Assyria and Egypt
1.8.3. The Hatti Period and Its First Stage
1.8.4. The Ancient Kingdom of the Hittites The Empire
1.8.5. The Dark Ages of the Hittite Culture

1.9. Phoenician Art

1.9.1. Introduction
1.9.2. The People of the Sea
1.9.3. Importance of Purple
1.9.4. Influences from Egypt and Mesopotamia
1.9.5. Phoenician Expansion

1.10. Persian Art

1.10.1. The Expansion of the Medes and the Destruction of the Assyrian Empire
1.10.2. The Formation of the Persian Kingdom
1.10.3. Persian Capitals
1.10.4. Art in the Palace of Darius at Persepolis
1.10.5. Funerary Architecture and Eclectic Art
1.10.6. The Parthian and Sassanid Empire

Module 2. Ancient Art II

2.1. Greece Pre-Hellenic Art 

2.1.1. Introduction The Different Writing Systems
2.1.2. Cretan Art
2.1.3. Mycenaean Art

2.2. Archaic Greek Art

2.2.1. Greek Art
2.2.2. The Origins and Evolution of the Greek Temple
2.2.3. Architectural Orders
2.2.4. Sculpture
2.2.5. Geometric Ceramics

2.3. Early Classicism

2.3.1. The Great Panhellenic Sanctuaries
2.3.2. Free-Standing Sculpture in Classicism
2.3.3. The Importance of Myron and Polyclitus
2.3.4. Ceramics and Other Arts

2.4. Art During the Age of Pericles

2.4.1. Introduction
2.4.2. Phidias and the Parthenon
2.4.3. The Acropolis of Athens
2.4.4. Other Contributions by Pericles
2.4.5. Pictorial Art

2.5. Greek Art of the 4th Century BC

2.5.1. The Crisis of the Classical Polis and Its Repercussions for Art 
2.5.2. Praxiteles
2.5.3. Scopas Drama
2.5.4. Lysippus' Naturalism
2.5.5. Funerary Stelae and Greek Painting

2.6. Hellenistic Art

2.6.1. Hellenism
2.6.2. Pathos in Hellenistic Sculpture
2.6.3. Hellenistic Schools
2.6.4. Painting and Applied Arts

2.7. Etruscan Art

2.7.1. Introduction Etruscan Tombs and Sepulchral Figurines 
2.7.2. Etruscan Religion and Sculptural Production
2.7.3. Mural Painting and the Minor Arts 

2.8. The Origins of Roman Art and Art in the Age of Augustus and His Successors

2.8.1. Introduction The First Temples of Rome and the Origins of Roman Portraiture
2.8.2. Greek Idealism and Latin Naturalism
2.8.3. The Architecture of the Caesars and the Decoration of Roman Houses
2.8.4. The Official Portrait and the Sumptuary Arts

2.9. Art During the Flavian and Antonine Periods and the Late Roman Period I

2.9.1. Rome's Great Monuments
2.9.2. The Pantheon
2.9.3. Sculpture

2.10. Art during the Flavian and Antonine Periods, and the Late Roman Period II

2.10.1. Decorative and Pictorial Styles
2.10.2. The Crisis of the Lower Empire
2.10.3. The Dissolution of Classicism in Sculpture

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Postgraduate Certificate in Art of Antiquity

The art of antiquity stands as an impressive testament to human creativity and cultural expression that has endured throughout the centuries. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the imposing columns of the Parthenon in ancient Greece, these masterpieces transport us to a past full of splendor and meaning. Are you looking for a program that will give you the knowledge you need to work in this field? TECH Global University has the ideal program for you. Through the Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient Art, you will explore the diverse artistic manifestations of the great ancient civilizations (Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome). The rigorous content, coupled with a 100% online methodology, make this educational offer an infallible opportunity to add competencies to your career, thus amplifying your knowledge in this field.

Be an expert in the art of antiquity

This Postgraduate Certificate is a proposal of voluminous, but dynamic content devised by TECH as a way to update your skills in the face of the new demands of the labor market. Within the respective training, we offer you both online classes that you can manage under your own time availability, as well as a diverse interactive syllabus that encompasses the different styles and techniques used by the artists of past times. You will analyze Egyptian sculpture with its symbolic characteristics and its search for eternity. You will discover the delicacy of Greek ceramics and its influence on the evolution of Western art. In addition, you will immerse yourself in the grandeur of Roman sculpture and its realistic representations. Finally, you will explore the historical, social and cultural context in which these masterpieces were developed. In this way, you will understand how religious beliefs, political ideals and traditions influenced the artistic production of each civilization.