2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ADAH 361 - Roman Art and Archaeology


Credits: Three (3)
This course will explore the art and architecture of the Roman world. The material begins with an introduction to the achievements of the Etruscans, who preceded and influenced the development of Roman art and culture. The monuments, engineering advances and art of the Roman Republic and Imperial period are then examined in detail. Course material covers works of architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative art that remain influential models for architects and artists. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.