Greek Art and Architecture: Myth, Monument, and Meaning in the Ancient World

Course Description

Greek art and architecture shaped how the ancient world imagined gods, heroes, cities, and human ideals. This course introduces the major monuments and artistic traditions of ancient Greece from Bronze Age Crete and Mycenae to the Parthenon and the Hellenistic kingdoms while exploring the myths, religious practices, political systems, and cultural values that informed them. Through images, discussion, selected ancient texts, and occasional inscriptions and passages in Ancient Greek, students will examine how Greek visual culture functioned within everyday life and why it continues to influence art and architecture today.

Details

• Semester: Summer 2026
• Day: Monday
• Time: 8:00 AM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Level: Various — No prior background in art history or Ancient Greek is required. Occasional short inscriptions and passages in Greek will be incorporated where relevant, with all material translated and discussed in class.
• Subject: Greek
• Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

5 spots remaining out of 5

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.