Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology in the Mediterranean World
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
This course is a general introduction to Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, in their Mediterranean dimension, covering the period between the eleventh century BCE and the fourth century CE.
The first part of the course introduces the students to the various contexts of social life in the Greek and Roman world, focusing on five subjects: 1) environment, urbanism and countryside; 2) housing and household; 3) public spaces, sacred and political; 4) funerary spaces. Each section begins with addressing the subject from a larger Mediterranean perspective, before focusing on a series of case studies and concluding with a look at historiography, up to contemporary perspectives.
The second part of the course, drawing on the first part, comprises a critical discussion of the material culture associated with the different contexts of social life, interpreting their form, meaning, and social function. This part of the course has a strong methodological character, analyzing the subsequent approaches that have characterized scholarship on Greek and Roman archaeology since the eighteen century as well as current trends.
The first part of the course introduces the students to the various contexts of social life in the Greek and Roman world, focusing on five subjects: 1) environment, urbanism and countryside; 2) housing and household; 3) public spaces, sacred and political; 4) funerary spaces. Each section begins with addressing the subject from a larger Mediterranean perspective, before focusing on a series of case studies and concluding with a look at historiography, up to contemporary perspectives.
The second part of the course, drawing on the first part, comprises a critical discussion of the material culture associated with the different contexts of social life, interpreting their form, meaning, and social function. This part of the course has a strong methodological character, analyzing the subsequent approaches that have characterized scholarship on Greek and Roman archaeology since the eighteen century as well as current trends.
Prerequisites for admission
Because of the introductory character of the course, we do not require, but only recommend a basic knowledge of Greek and Roman history, art and archaeology.
Teaching methods
Lectures are in front of the class and online and take place in the classroom.
Teaching Resources
A. For students attending lectures:
Textbook:
Alcock, S. E. and R. Osborne. 2012. Classical Archaeology. 2nd. ed. Malden: Blackwell.
Recommended Readings:
Renfrew, C. and P. Bahn. 2005. Archaeology: The Key Concepts. London and New York: Routledge.
Marconi, C. ed. 2015. The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture. New York: Oxford University Press.
Stansbury-O'Donnell, M. 2015. A History of Greek Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Tuck, S. L. 2015. A History of Roman Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
B. For non-attending students:
Textbooks:
Alcock, S. E. and R. Osborne. 2012. Classical Archaeology. 2nd. ed. Malden: Blackwell.
Marconi, C. ed. 2015. The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture. New York: Oxford University Press.
Recommended Readings:
Renfrew, Colin and Paul Bahn. 2004. Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice. 4th ed. London: Thames & Hudson.
Stansbury-O'Donnell, M. 2015. A History of Greek Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Tuck, S. L. 2015. A History of Roman Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Textbook:
Alcock, S. E. and R. Osborne. 2012. Classical Archaeology. 2nd. ed. Malden: Blackwell.
Recommended Readings:
Renfrew, C. and P. Bahn. 2005. Archaeology: The Key Concepts. London and New York: Routledge.
Marconi, C. ed. 2015. The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture. New York: Oxford University Press.
Stansbury-O'Donnell, M. 2015. A History of Greek Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Tuck, S. L. 2015. A History of Roman Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
B. For non-attending students:
Textbooks:
Alcock, S. E. and R. Osborne. 2012. Classical Archaeology. 2nd. ed. Malden: Blackwell.
Marconi, C. ed. 2015. The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture. New York: Oxford University Press.
Recommended Readings:
Renfrew, Colin and Paul Bahn. 2004. Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice. 4th ed. London: Thames & Hudson.
Stansbury-O'Donnell, M. 2015. A History of Greek Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Tuck, S. L. 2015. A History of Roman Art. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning assessment consists of a written examination, including five identifications, two comparisons and an essay on a general or specific subject discussed in the course. The examination is aimed at evaluating the student's knowledge as well as her/his critical ability in commenting the material.
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 12
Lessons: 80 hours
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday, 2.00-5.00 PM
Sezione di Archeologia - via Festa del Perdono 7, Cortile della Legnaia
Reception:
Thursday, 3.30-5.30 PM
Sezione di Archeologia - via Festa del Perdono 7, Cortile della Legnaia