Using Objects, Art, and Artifacts

When writing in Classics you may want to include artifacts and material culture in your papers. It can seem daunting to write about objects without any art historical or archaeological training, but this section will provide a guide for how to start thinking about these objects, and how to properly incorporate them into your work.

  • Tombstone Information gives you the data you should consider when using an artifact of object
  • Object Analysis helps you understand how to use objects as a primary source
  • Formatting Images teaches the discipline norms around using images and objects in your academic writing 

The West Pediment of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece

Don't forget to check out the examples page too!