Roman Art and Archaelogy

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.

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.