Roman Archaeology Lm
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to offer students an advanced knowledge of archaeology and the history of Roman art, through the examination of significant cases, presented critically.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Students will acquire knowledge on the main subjects and conceptual systems of the discipline, at an advanced level, with particular attention to Roman architecture and artistic production, based on updated methodologies and critical tools and in light of the most recent studies. Skills: Students will develop, at an advanced level, reading skills and critical synthesis of themes and problems of archaeology and ancient art, through the comparative analysis of historical, social and cultural phenomena; they will also acquire reading skills in figurative production and architectural monuments, also in relation to the contexts in which they were created.
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
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Course title: The Campus Martius in Rome: urban planning, architecture and sculpture (60 hours, 9 credits)
Teaching unit A (20 hours; 3 credits): Recent critical trends on Roman art. The Campus Martius from origi to Caesar
Teaching unit B (20 hours; 3 credits): From Augustus to Domitian
Teaching unit C (20 hours; 3 credits): From Hadrian to Late Antiquity
6-credit exam attending: Didactic Units A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
- topics of lessons of didactic units A + B (images available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
- four essays chosen from those indicated in class (list published in course page in Arial site)
9-credit exam attending: Teaching Units A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4.
- topics of lessons of didactic units A + B + C (images available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
- eight essays chosen from those indicated in class
6-credit non-attending exam: Teaching Units A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
9-credit non-attending exam: Teaching Units A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Teaching unit A (20 hours; 3 credits): Recent critical trends on Roman art. The Campus Martius from origi to Caesar
Teaching unit B (20 hours; 3 credits): From Augustus to Domitian
Teaching unit C (20 hours; 3 credits): From Hadrian to Late Antiquity
6-credit exam attending: Didactic Units A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4
- topics of lessons of didactic units A + B (images available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
- four essays chosen from those indicated in class (list published in course page in Arial site)
9-credit exam attending: Teaching Units A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4.
- topics of lessons of didactic units A + B + C (images available at the end of the course on the Ariel website)
- eight essays chosen from those indicated in class
6-credit non-attending exam: Teaching Units A + B
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
9-credit non-attending exam: Teaching Units A + B + C
- Texts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Prerequisites for admission
The knowledge of archeology and the history of Roman art (according to the exam program of Roman archaeology and history of art for the undergraduate course) constitutes the essential basis for the preparation of the exam program; knowledge of Roman history is highly recommended for understanding the topics covered.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with the use of visuals (powerpoint).
Images will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Images will be available from the end of the lessons on the Ariel course website.
Teaching Resources
1) S. Settis, Ineguaglianze e continuità: un'immagine dell'arte romana, in O.J. Brendel, Introduzione all'arte romana, Einaudi 1982, pp. 159-200.
2) S. Settis, Un'arte al plurale. L'impero romano, i Greci e i posteri, in Storia di Roma, volume 4, Caratteri e morfologie, Einaudi, 1989, pp. 827-878.
3) T. Hölscher, Il linguaggio dell'arte romana. Un sistema semantico, Einaudi 1993 (e ristampe).
4) P. Zanker, Romana, arte, in Enciclopedia dell'arte antica classica e orientale, Secondo supplemento 1971-1994, volume V, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana 1997, pp. 6-22.
5) M.T. D'Alessio, Regio IX Circus Flaminius, in Atlante di Roma antica, Milano 2014, pp. 493-541.
6) The Pantheon. From Antiquity to Present, ed. T.A. Marder, Cambridge 2015: an essay on your choice.
7) F. Coarelli, Il Campo Marzio. I. Dalle origini alla fine della Repubblica, Roma 1997: a chapter from 1, 2 o 3.
2) S. Settis, Un'arte al plurale. L'impero romano, i Greci e i posteri, in Storia di Roma, volume 4, Caratteri e morfologie, Einaudi, 1989, pp. 827-878.
3) T. Hölscher, Il linguaggio dell'arte romana. Un sistema semantico, Einaudi 1993 (e ristampe).
4) P. Zanker, Romana, arte, in Enciclopedia dell'arte antica classica e orientale, Secondo supplemento 1971-1994, volume V, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana 1997, pp. 6-22.
5) M.T. D'Alessio, Regio IX Circus Flaminius, in Atlante di Roma antica, Milano 2014, pp. 493-541.
6) The Pantheon. From Antiquity to Present, ed. T.A. Marder, Cambridge 2015: an essay on your choice.
7) F. Coarelli, Il Campo Marzio. I. Dalle origini alla fine della Repubblica, Roma 1997: a chapter from 1, 2 o 3.
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
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
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