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3 credits
Spring 2024 Lecture Upper DivisionThe history of Roman art in several different media is studied, from its origins to the end of the Empire, stressing the social and historical content of this art and its legacy to the modern world. Architecture, sculpture, painting and mosaics are emphasized along with small-scale arts such as jewelry, ceramics, and glass. Offered every two years.
Learning Outcomes1Gain a broad perspective on the history of Roman art, viewing it in relation to Roman society as a whole and seeing how it reflects Roman cultural values.
2Evaluate individual works of Roman art for both their style and content, and to see how they fit into the historical development of Roman art over a period of centuries.
3Improve writing ability.