Archaeology of the Roman Provinces

The course aims to deepen knowledge of Roman archeology, with particular regard to areas outside the Italian peninsula, to define the outcomes of the contact between the Romans and the populations and cultures of continental Europe, northern Africa and the Mediterranean. Oriental.

Knowledge: The course aims to offer students an advanced knowledge of Roman archeology within the territories of the Roman empire outside the Italian peninsula, through the examination of significant cases, presented critically. Students will acquire knowledge on the main subjects and conceptual systems of the discipline, at an advanced level, with particular attention to Roman architecture, artistic production and material culture, based on updated methodologies and critical tools and in light of the most recent studies.
Skills: Students will develop, at an advanced level, reading skills and critical synthesis of themes and problems of archeology and history of ancient art, through the comparative analysis of historical, social and cultural phenomena; they will also acquire reading skills in figurative production and architectural monuments, also in relation to the contexts in which they were created.