ARTH 3100 - Antiquity: The Classical Ideal

The course surveys the rich cultural settings of ancient Greece and Rome through lecture, discussion, and written essays in order to explore the emergence and evolution of distinct visual identities. A broad range of objects is considered in developing interpretive strategies of works of art and architecture. Students will analyze the role of key monuments in framing a notion of a classical ideal. Principles of archaeology will open discussions on modern perceptions of Antiquity.