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Academic Year 2000/2001


Art and Society in Ancient Pompeii
CCIV 234 SP

Crosslistings:
ARHA 225
ARCP 234
Clusters:
HA Courses
Primary Focus

Using archaeological, art-historical and literary sources, we will examine daily life in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Topics to be considered include public monuments, private houses, spectacles, and social, cultural and political activity.

MAJOR READINGS

A selection of readings in primary sources in translation (e.g., the letters of Pliny, ancient inscriptions, Petronius) and modern art-historical and archaeological studies.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final and research paper and class presentation -- details to be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some knowledge of the art, history or civilization of ancient Rome is strongly recommended.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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