ARTH 3414Ancient Roman Art

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Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021 with C- or better Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1600 with a C- or better Students in this course examine the art and culture of ancient Italy and the Roman Empire from approximately 900 BCE to 400 CE, including architecture, sculpture, painting, mosaics, luxury goods, coins, and city planning. Topics include Etruscans and their influence on Roman art; the formation of Roman identity; growth and expansion in the Republic; the spread of visual ideology under the empire; and the rise of Christianity. Students identify and discuss theoretical frameworks, problems, and scholarly approaches to the study of Roman art. Students also consider the impact of religion, trade, and colonization on the art and architecture of ancient Rome.