Roman Art and Archaeology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to acquire basic knowledge of Roman archaeology, with particular attention to urbanism, architecture and figurative arts (sculpture and painting). Some critical tools, including the use of archaeological and written sources and a brief history of the discipline will be offered. The last part is focused on the city of Rome, from its birth to its urban and monumental development.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: The course aims to offer students a basic knowledge of Roman archaeology and history of Roman art. Students will acquire knowledge on the main topics and conceptual systems of the discipline, on visual media, urban planning, and architecture in ancient Rome.
Skills: Students will acquire critical synthesis skills in relation to ancient Roman art through the comparative analysis of historical, social, and cultural phenomena; they will also acquire the ability to read images and architectural monuments.
Skills: Students will acquire critical synthesis skills in relation to ancient Roman art through the comparative analysis of historical, social, and cultural phenomena; they will also acquire the ability to read images and architectural monuments.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
(A-D)
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 hours; 3 credits): Roman archaeology. Urbanism and architecture
Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Roman art and history of archaeology
Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): The city of Rome, urbanism and monuments
6-credit exam attending: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
9-credit exam attending: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
- Topics and images of the lessons of Part C (images will be available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
6-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
9-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
* * * * * *
6 CFU attending exam for students of the course of Sciences and technologies for the conservation of Cultural Heritage (part of Archaeology): Parts A + B
Texts 3, 4
6 CFU non-attending exam for students of the course of Sciences and technologies for the conservation of Cultural Heritage (part of Archaeology): Parts A + B
Texts 1, 3, 4
Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Roman art and history of archaeology
Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): The city of Rome, urbanism and monuments
6-credit exam attending: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
9-credit exam attending: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
- Topics and images of the lessons of Part C (images will be available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
6-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
9-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
* * * * * *
6 CFU attending exam for students of the course of Sciences and technologies for the conservation of Cultural Heritage (part of Archaeology): Parts A + B
Texts 3, 4
6 CFU non-attending exam for students of the course of Sciences and technologies for the conservation of Cultural Heritage (part of Archaeology): Parts A + B
Texts 1, 3, 4
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at students whose family name begins with the letters A - D.
Basic knowledge in Roman history (from the Republic to the Late Roman Empire) is highly recommended for following the course and the exam preparation.
Basic knowledge in Roman history (from the Republic to the Late Roman Empire) is highly recommended for following the course and the exam preparation.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with the use of visuals (PowerPoint).
Images of Part C will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Images of Part C will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Teaching Resources
Part A
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
1) P. ZANKER, La città romana, Laterza 2013.
2) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, M. TORELLI, L'arte dell'antichità classica. 2. Etruria - Roma, UTET 2012 (or reprints): Schede dell'arte romana nrr. 4, 16, 20, 23, 27 to 39, 42, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 69, 73, 74, 75, 77, 85, 88, 90, 97 to 102, 104 to 107, 116, 117, 121, da 123 a 126, 128, 131 to 133, 137, 138, 141 to 143, 145, 146, 150, 151, 164, 165, 167, 168, 174, 176 to 178, 180, 183, 189 to 193, 197, 201, 204.
Part B
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
3) P. ZANKER, L'arte romana, Laterza 2008 (or reprints).
4) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica, Laterza 2005 (or reprints).
For non-attending students (6 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere, Rizzoli 2014 (or reprints).
Part C
For attending students the understanding of topics and images of Part C lessons are required (images will be available on the Ariel website at the end of the course).
For non-attending students (9 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
6) P. ZANKER, Augusto e il potere delle immagini, Bollati Boringhieri 2006 (2^ ed.).
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
1) P. ZANKER, La città romana, Laterza 2013.
2) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, M. TORELLI, L'arte dell'antichità classica. 2. Etruria - Roma, UTET 2012 (or reprints): Schede dell'arte romana nrr. 4, 16, 20, 23, 27 to 39, 42, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 69, 73, 74, 75, 77, 85, 88, 90, 97 to 102, 104 to 107, 116, 117, 121, da 123 a 126, 128, 131 to 133, 137, 138, 141 to 143, 145, 146, 150, 151, 164, 165, 167, 168, 174, 176 to 178, 180, 183, 189 to 193, 197, 201, 204.
Part B
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
3) P. ZANKER, L'arte romana, Laterza 2008 (or reprints).
4) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica, Laterza 2005 (or reprints).
For non-attending students (6 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere, Rizzoli 2014 (or reprints).
Part C
For attending students the understanding of topics and images of Part C lessons are required (images will be available on the Ariel website at the end of the course).
For non-attending students (9 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
6) P. ZANKER, Augusto e il potere delle immagini, Bollati Boringhieri 2006 (2^ ed.).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam consists of an oral examination on the required textbooks and on the topics addressed in class, with the recognition and discussion of images aimed at ascertaining the acquired knowledge.
Warning: for exam preparation the scheme of teaching parts must be respected as follows:
6-credit exam: Parts A + B;
9-credit exam: Parts A + B + C.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Warning: for exam preparation the scheme of teaching parts must be respected as follows:
6-credit exam: Parts A + B;
9-credit exam: Parts A + B + C.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Unita' didattica A
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
(E-N)
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 hours; 3 credits): Roman archaeology. Urbanism and architecture
Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Roma art and history of archaeology
Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Rome, urbanism and monuments
Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Roma art and history of archaeology
Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Rome, urbanism and monuments
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at students whose family name begins with the letters E - N.
Basic knowledge in Roman history (from the Republic to the Late Roman Empire) is highly recommended for following the course and the exam preparation.
Basic knowledge in Roman history (from the Republic to the Late Roman Empire) is highly recommended for following the course and the exam preparation.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with the use of visuals (PowerPoint or Prezi). Discussion and alternative teaching methods (quiz, flipped classroom) are included.
The slides will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
The slides will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Teaching Resources
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
Part A
1) P. ZANKER, La città romana. 2013 (Laterza).
Part B
2) P. ZANKER, L'arte romana. 2008 (Laterza).
3) M. BARBANERA, Storia dell'archeologia classica in Italia. Dal 1764 ai giorni nostri. 2022 (Laterza). Pages from ix to 148.
Part C
4) F. COARELLI, Roma. Guide archeologiche Laterza. 2008. Pages from xv a 221, and from 342 to 401.
For non-attending students the following additional textbooks are required:
6-credict exam:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere. 1969 (e ristampe).
6) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica.1976 (e ristampe, Laterza).
9-credict exam:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere. 1969 (e ristampe).
6) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica.1976 (e ristampe, Laterza).
7) P. ZANKER, Augusto e il potere delle immagini. 2006 (Bollati Boringhieri).
Part A
1) P. ZANKER, La città romana. 2013 (Laterza).
Part B
2) P. ZANKER, L'arte romana. 2008 (Laterza).
3) M. BARBANERA, Storia dell'archeologia classica in Italia. Dal 1764 ai giorni nostri. 2022 (Laterza). Pages from ix to 148.
Part C
4) F. COARELLI, Roma. Guide archeologiche Laterza. 2008. Pages from xv a 221, and from 342 to 401.
For non-attending students the following additional textbooks are required:
6-credict exam:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere. 1969 (e ristampe).
6) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica.1976 (e ristampe, Laterza).
9-credict exam:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere. 1969 (e ristampe).
6) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica.1976 (e ristampe, Laterza).
7) P. ZANKER, Augusto e il potere delle immagini. 2006 (Bollati Boringhieri).
Assessment methods and Criteria
Le lezioni frontali si svolgono con proiezioni di immagini e video tramite software di presentazione. Sono previsti momenti di discussione in classe e attività didattiche alternative tramite l'impiego di quiz e di flipped classroom.
Le slide saranno disponibili nel sito Ariel del corso, dopo la fine delle lezioni.
Le slide saranno disponibili nel sito Ariel del corso, dopo la fine delle lezioni.
Unita' didattica A
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
(O-Z)
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 hours; 3 credits): Roman archaeology. Urbanism and architecture
Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Roma art and history of archaeology
Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Rome, urbanism and monuments
6-credit exam attending: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
9-credit exam attending: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
- Topics and images of the lessons of Part C (images will be available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
6-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
9-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Roma art and history of archaeology
Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Rome, urbanism and monuments
6-credit exam attending: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
9-credit exam attending: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
- Topics and images of the lessons of Part C (images will be available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
6-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
9-credit non-attending exam: Parts A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at students whose family name begins with the letters O - Z.
Basic knowledge in Roman history (from the Republic to the Late Roman Empire) is highly recommended for following the course and the exam preparation.
Basic knowledge in Roman history (from the Republic to the Late Roman Empire) is highly recommended for following the course and the exam preparation.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with the use of visuals (PowerPoint).
Images of Part C will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Images of Part C will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Teaching Resources
Part A
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
1) P. ZANKER, La città romana, Laterza, Bari-Roma 2013.
2) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, M. TORELLI, L'arte dell'antichità classica. 2. Etruria - Roma, UTET, Torino 1976 (e ristampe): le Schede dell'arte romana nrr. 4, 16, 20, 23, da 27 a 39, 42, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 69, 73, 74, 75, 77, 85, 88, 90, da 97 a 102, da 104 a 107, 116, 117, 121, da 123 a 126, 128, da 131 a 133, 137, 138, da 141 a 143, 145, 146, 150, 151, 164, 165, 167, 168, 174, da 176 a 178, 180, 183, da 189 a 193, 197, 201, 204.
Part B
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
3) P. ZANKER, L'arte romana, Laterza, Bari-Roma 2008 (or reprints).
4) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica (Universale Laterza, 334), Laterza, Bari-Roma 1976 (or reprints).
For non-attending students (6 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere, Feltrinelli, Milano 1969 (or reprints).
Part C
For attending students the understanding of topics and images of Part C lessons are required (images will be available on the Ariel website at the end of the course).
For non-attending students (9 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
6) P. ZANKER, Augusto e il potere delle immagini, Bollati Boringhieri, Torino 2006 (2^ ed.).
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
1) P. ZANKER, La città romana, Laterza, Bari-Roma 2013.
2) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, M. TORELLI, L'arte dell'antichità classica. 2. Etruria - Roma, UTET, Torino 1976 (e ristampe): le Schede dell'arte romana nrr. 4, 16, 20, 23, da 27 a 39, 42, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 69, 73, 74, 75, 77, 85, 88, 90, da 97 a 102, da 104 a 107, 116, 117, 121, da 123 a 126, 128, da 131 a 133, 137, 138, da 141 a 143, 145, 146, 150, 151, 164, 165, 167, 168, 174, da 176 a 178, 180, 183, da 189 a 193, 197, 201, 204.
Part B
For attending students the following textbooks are required:
3) P. ZANKER, L'arte romana, Laterza, Bari-Roma 2008 (or reprints).
4) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Introduzione all'archeologia classica come storia dell'arte antica (Universale Laterza, 334), Laterza, Bari-Roma 1976 (or reprints).
For non-attending students (6 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
5) R. BIANCHI BANDINELLI, Roma. L'arte romana nel centro del potere, Feltrinelli, Milano 1969 (or reprints).
Part C
For attending students the understanding of topics and images of Part C lessons are required (images will be available on the Ariel website at the end of the course).
For non-attending students (9 credits) the following additional textbook is required:
6) P. ZANKER, Augusto e il potere delle immagini, Bollati Boringhieri, Torino 2006 (2^ ed.).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam consists mostly of an oral examination on the required textbooks and on the topics addressed in class, with the recognition and discussion of images aimed at ascertaining the acquired knowledge. The exam may be integrated with a written intermediate test. Further details will be provided in class.
Warning: for exam preparation the scheme of teaching parts must be respected as follows:
6-credit exam: Parts A + B;
9-credit exam: Parts A + B + C.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Warning: for exam preparation the scheme of teaching parts must be respected as follows:
6-credit exam: Parts A + B;
9-credit exam: Parts A + B + C.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Unita' didattica A
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 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:
wednesday 14.00-17.00, in presence by appointment to be agreed via email
Sezione di Archeologia - via Festa del Perdono 7, Cortile della Legnaia, 2 floor
Reception:
Thursday, 3.30-5.30 PM
Sezione di Archeologia - via Festa del Perdono 7, Cortile della Legnaia