Death in Greece (EM)

Subject associations
ART 313 / HLS 313 / CLA 313
Term
Fall 2023
Instructors
Registrar description

How did ancient Greeks respond to the trauma of death? In this class, we will look at the material culture from ancient Greek burials to discover what it can tell us about ancient Greek death, life, society, and beliefs. The rich and sometimes startling material includes grave markers, containers for the deceased, tomb offerings, and images. We will complement the material record with close reading of primary sources.