CLAS 2208 Art and Myth in Ancient Greece
An introduction to the visual representation of the Greek gods and godesses and to the artistic depiction of the primary cycles of Greek legends (e.g., the Trojan War and heroes such as Herakles, Perseus, and Theseus). This course focuses on how specific visual attributes serve to identify mythological characters and how the development of narrative in Greek art helped to relate their stories. Inquiring into the use of mythological imagery to decorate temples, cult statues, and vases used primarily for the symposium (male drinking parties), we will consider the functions of mythological imagery within Greek society.
Course overview
- Department
- Classical Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- Classics: Electives (five courses, 15 credits minimum): any Classical Studies course, or approved electives from other departments (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Ancient Greek: III. One elective: either Greek (intermediate or above) or a course on Greek civilization (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.25 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Gail Hoffman | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 37 of 40 |
| Spring 2025 | Gail Hoffman | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 31 of 38 |
| Spring 2024 | Gail Hoffman | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 30 of 39 |
| Spring 2023 | Gail Hoffman | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 33 of 40 |
| Spring 2022 | Gail Hoffman | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 38 |