The Greek sculpture from Alexander to Cleopatra (Part II)

This MOOC, distributed in two parts, provides the essential knowledge for anyone interested in the history of ancient art and classical archeology. The course is focused on mastering research tools and includes consistent reference to sculpted documents. The Louvre Museum and PSL are privileged presenters and speakers.

The period chosen is the greatest geographical extension of the Greek world. Following Alexander's conquest of a large part of Asia, the horizon of the Greek world widened and the three centuries between the death of Alexander in 323 BC, and the defeat of Cleopatra and Antony at Actium in 31 BC. During that period, multitude of exchanges and developments took place in the kingdoms that disputed the supremacy.

The entire course is structured by regions with situation maps which put the documents in close relationship with their environment. Animated maps help students understand that the history of art is rooted in time and place. Knowledge about the history of ancient art, especially sculpture, is part of an easy-to-remember geographical framework that restores works in their context.