Module #1 Introduction to the Minoan Civilization Overview of the Minoan civilization, its significance, and the importance of studying its art and archaeology.
Module #2 Geography and Climate of Minoan Crete Exploration of the geographical and climatic context of Minoan Crete, including its location, topography, and natural resources.
Module #3 Minoan Chronology and Historical Background Discussion of the Minoan chronology, including the Early, Middle, and Late Minoan periods, and the historical context of the civilization.
Module #4 Palaces and Urban Centers Examination of the Minoan palaces and urban centers, including Knossos, Phaistos, and Malia, with a focus on their architecture and function.
Module #5 Minoan Art and Architecture Introduction to Minoan art and architecture, including frescoes, pottery, and sculpture, and their characteristics and significance.
Module #6 Frescoes and Wall Paintings In-depth analysis of Minoan frescoes and wall paintings, including the Bull-Leaping Fresco and the Queens Megaron.
Module #7 Pottery and Ceramics Examination of Minoan pottery and ceramics, including their styles, techniques, and significance in understanding Minoan culture.
Module #8 Sculpture and Figurines Discussion of Minoan sculpture and figurines, including their materials, styles, and religious and symbolic significance.
Module #9 Minoan Jewelry and Adornment Exploration of Minoan jewelry and adornment, including their materials, techniques, and social and cultural significance.
Module #10 Minoan Trade and Economy Analysis of the Minoan economy and trade networks, including their relationships with other ancient civilizations.
Module #11 Minoan Religion and Ritual Practices Examination of Minoan religion and ritual practices, including their beliefs, rituals, and sacred symbols.
Module #12 Minoan Writing and Administration Introduction to Minoan writing systems, including Linear A and Linear B, and their role in administrative and economic systems.
Module #13 The Minoan Palace of Knossos In-depth exploration of the Palace of Knossos, including its architecture, frescoes, and significance in Minoan archaeology.
Module #14 The Minoan Palace of Phaistos Examination of the Palace of Phaistos, including its architecture, pottery, and significance in understanding Minoan culture.
Module #15 Minoan Tombs and Burial Practices Discussion of Minoan tombs and burial practices, including their types, contents, and significance in understanding Minoan society.
Module #16 Minoan Society and Daily Life Reconstruction of Minoan society and daily life, including their social hierarchy, occupations, and leisure activities.
Module #17 The Minoan Legacy in Greek Culture Exploration of the Minoan legacy in Greek culture, including their influence on Greek art, literature, and mythology.
Module #18 Excavation, Preservation, and Conservation Discussion of the excavation, preservation, and conservation of Minoan sites and artifacts, including the role of archaeologists and museums.
Module #19 Minoan Mythology and Legend Examination of Minoan mythology and legend, including the stories of Minos, Pasiphae, and the Minotaur.
Module #20 The Minoan Collapse and the Mycenaean Presence Analysis of the Minoan collapse and the Mycenaean presence on Crete, including the impact on Minoan culture and society.
Module #21 Recent Discoveries and Debates Overview of recent discoveries and debates in Minoan archaeology, including new finds, interpretations, and controversies.
Module #22 Minoan Art and Archaeology in the Modern World Exploration of the impact of Minoan art and archaeology on modern art, architecture, and culture.
Module #23 Case Study:The Griffin Fresco In-depth analysis of the Griffin Fresco from Knossos, including its symbolism, style, and significance in Minoan art.
Module #24 Case Study:The Palace of Malia Examination of the Palace of Malia, including its architecture, pottery, and significance in understanding Minoan culture.
Module #25 Digital Resources for Minoan Studies Overview of digital resources for Minoan studies, including online databases, museums, and archaeological projects.
Module #26 ethics and Cultural Heritage Discussion of ethics and cultural heritage in Minoan archaeology, including issues of looting, cultural ownership, and repatriation.
Module #27 Minoan Archaeology and Tourism Examination of the relationship between Minoan archaeology and tourism, including the impact on site management and preservation.
Module #28 Minoan Art and Culture in Popular Media Analysis of the representation of Minoan art and culture in popular media, including films, literature, and video games.
Module #29 Minoan Studies:Future Directions Exploration of future directions in Minoan studies, including new research questions, methods, and technologies.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Minoan Civilization: Art and Archaeology career
