A Level Classical Civilisation inc Exams

Qualification Code: H408

Topic 1

• Shapes and functions of different types of Greek vases
• Historical development of Greek vase painting
• Learn to recognise the features of the Geometric Style
• Terminology for describing the parts of a vase
• Impact of near-eastern design

Topic 2

• Black-figure painting and techniques
• Examples of vase painting
• Development style and technique of Greek vase painting

Topic 3

• The red-figure technique
• Examples of vase painting
• Development style and technique of Greek vase painting

Topic 4

• The white ground vase painting technique
• Three examples of vase painting
• Developments in style and technique

Topic 5

• The final examples of vase painting
• Developments in style and technique of Greek vase painting
• Comparing red-figure and black-figure vase painting

Topic 6

• How free-standing sculpture was created
• The origins of Greek sculpture
• The use of colour by the artist

Topic 7

• Four examples of early Greek kouroi
• The portrayal of the physical form
• The differences between the Greek and Egyptian approach to 3-D sculpture

Topic 8

• Four examples of early korai
• The portrayal of drapery on these statues
• Compare korai and kouroi

Topic 9

• Homer builds tension
• Plot development
• Similarities and differences
• Odysseus and women

Topic 10

• The theme of the supernatural
• The themes of morality, justice and revenge
• The nature of Odysseus’ character
• The Underworld

Topic 11

• Eurylochus
• The deaths of the crew
• Commentary

Topic 12

• Consideration of the fantastic, mythical or supernatural.
• The theme of truth and lies or story telling
• How classical texts can be interpreted by different authors

Topic 13

• Aeneas and Latinus
• Virgil and Homer
• Juno
• Turnus and Aeneas
• Furor
• The portrayal of the Trojans
• The portrayal of the Carthaginians
• The portrayal of the Greeks
• The portrayal of the Italians

Topic 14

• Thematic knowledge of the Aeneid and Odyssey
• Plot knowledge of the Aeneid and Odyssey