Roman Art and Archaeology

The course aims to acquire basic knowledge of Roman archeology, with particular attention to the figurative arts (sculpture and painting) and architecture. Some critical tools are proposed (use of literary sources) and notions of the history of the discipline. The last module is dedicated to the knowledge of the city of Rome in its urban and monumental development.

Knowledge: The course aims to offer students a basic knowledge of archeology and the history of Roman art. Students will acquire knowledge on the main themes and conceptual systems of the discipline, on the figurative arts and on urban planning and architecture in Rome.
Skills: Students will acquire critical synthesis skills in relation to the contexts of ancient art, through the comparative analysis of historical, social and cultural phenomena; they will also acquire the ability to read images and architectural monuments.