CCIV329

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CCIV329

The Ancient City of Rome: Art, Archaeology and History CCIV329 SP

Crosslistings: ARHA209

Next Offered in 9899 SP

This course will survey the cultural and artistic development of the city of Rome from its origins down to the reign of Constantine. Particular attention will be paid to the periods of Etruscan domination, Hellenization, and imperial expansion and their effects on the physical appearance of the city and neighboring towns such as Praeneste, Tivoli and Ostia. Topics will include aspects of daily life, politics, religion and the great artistic and architectural achievements documented by the material remains of Roman civilization.

MAJOR READINGS

A selection of readings in primary sources
in translation (e.g., Livy, Sallust, Suetonius, Tacitus,
ancient inscriptions) and modern archaeological studies.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preference given to archaeology, art history, classics and history majors. Students planning to attend, or who have attended, the Intercollegiate Center in Rome may not enroll in this class.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: ARHA101 or CCIV232 or CCIV204

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

"The surviving columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux"

Reference:

Carandente, Giovanni, ROME, Italy: Amilcare Pizzi, 1971

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