This course will introduce you to the material culture of the ancient Roman world, from spectacular and familiar public monuments like the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine to more intimately-scaled, private objects like silver dining services, jewelry, and family portraits.
Breakthroughs in engineering, the invention of new materials like concrete , and the Roman genius for marrying cultural assimilation with innovation resulted in an art that has left a formative legacy in artistic production to this day.
We will investigate the ways in which major achievements in modes of making such as sculpting, painting, gem-carving, and building dialogued with contemporary developments in Roman politics, society, and religion.
In addition to developing your skills in visual analysis, this course will focus on training you to be critical readers and writers. This class includes visits to campus collections and area museums.
No prerequisites or prior knowledge of Art History are required for this course. Rachel Patt. Recent Semesters. Course Chat. Chat with other students in ARHI Schedule Planner. Add ARHI to your schedule.
