ARTHC 306
Roman Art
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Art and architecture of the Etruscans and Romans.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Observation, Appreciation, and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will develop abilities to observe, appreciate, and analyze aspects of art and architecture as cultural artifacts, including style, function, structure, historical influences, symbolism, and unity of expression.
Title
Art Historical Research and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will gain experience and skill in art historical research and writing.
Title
Term Paper
Learning Outcome
Students will acquire deeper knowledge of specific topics in Roman art and architecture through research and writing a term paper.
Title
General Understanding of History
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a general understanding of the history of Roman art and architecture from its beginnings in the early part of the first millennium BC through the collapse of the Roman Empire in AD 476. The class will cover the evolution of ideas about art and architecture, the use of art as an expression of religious, political and social ideas, the advances in technology that made new forms possible, and key monuments. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these ideas through class discussion, examinations, and research papers.
