ARHS 3104 Arts of Ancient Rome

4 semester hours

This course will examine the art and culture of ancient Rome, beginning in the seventh century BCE with the Romans’ predecessors in Italy, the Etruscans and the Greeks of Magna Graecia, and ending in the fourth century CE with the reign of Constantine. It will encompass artworks produced in Europe, north Africa, and the Near East. Students will explore thematic issues including the urban development of the city of Rome, how the Romans leveraged artworks in their imperialist ideology, and the use of artworks in the formation of Roman identity.

University Core Fulfilled: EXP: Historical Analysis and Perspectives