Holton in Greece: Day 7: Memorial Day in Pylos

Trip Overview

Greece, often dubbed “the Cradle of Western Civilization,” offers students and scholars a chance to walk in the footsteps of classical visionaries and among the buildings that served as the foundations of our modern society. Greece’s art and archaeological remains range from the mathematically impeccable Parthenon to the victory grounds at Olympia, and from the seat of the god Apollo’s Oracle at Delphi to the Christian monasteries at Osios Loukas. These sites have been the source of artistic inspiration worldwide, and have attracted countless intellectual travelers and religious pilgrims alike for centuries. Greece’s archaeological record exposes the dramatic shifts in Greek history, from the establishment of Christianity in the Byzantine period to Islamic rule of the Ottoman Empire and even Axis occupation in WWII. These events greatly affected what remains from Greece’s past, and why. Since enacting the Antiquities Law of 1834, the first law worldwide that marked the importance of preserving cultural heritage, Greece has played a central role in the increasingly significant topics of archaeological ethics, cultural heritage, and national identity. Using the monuments and museums as our on-site classroom, AP Art History students will explore individual research topics, grapple with questions of the past’s relation to the present, and gain appreciation for the lasting effects of human achievements.

Holton in Greece

Monday, May 26, 2014

Day 7: Memorial Day in Pylos

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