This free course, The body in antiquity, will introduce you to the concept of the body in Greek and Roman civilisation. In recent years, the body has become a steadily growing field in historical scholarship, and Classical Studies is no exception. It is an aspect of the ancient world that can be explored through a whole host of different types of evidence: art, literature and archaeological artefacts to name but a few. The way that people fulfil their basic bodily needs and engage in their daily activities is embedded in the social world around them. The body is a subject that can reveal fascinating aspects of both Greek and Roman culture it will help you to better understand the diversity of ancient civilisation.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Why the body?
- 1 Why the body?
- 2 ‘Habitus’
- 2 ‘Habitus’
- 3 ‘Cultural scripts’
- 3 ‘Cultural scripts’
- 4 Where does the body begin and end?
- 4 Where does the body begin and end?
- 5 Keeping body and soul together
- 5 Keeping body and soul together
- Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Acknowledgements
