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Art and Society in Ancient Rome
Faculty of Arts
ANCIENT 280
Art and Society in Ancient Rome
Description
A study of the art and architecture of the ancient Romans. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the visual arts as vehicles for the expression of social values and political and imperial ideas. The topics to be studied include architecture, sculpture, painting and the relation of Roman art to Greek art.
Assessment:
Coursework plus Exam
Availability 2021
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Associate Professor Marcus Wilson
Reading/Texts
Steven L. Tuck, A History of Roman Art (Wiley Blackwell 2015)
Points
ANCIENT 280: 15.0 points
Prerequisites
15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Art History, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restrictions
ANCIENT 380, CLASSICS 280, 380