Topography and Monuments of Ancient Rome

1 Course Unit

An intensive exploration of Rome's urban topography during the Republican and Imperial periods (6th c. B.C. through 4th c. A.D.) Using archaeological and textual sources, including the Etruscan and Roman collections of the Penn Museum, the goal will be to reconstruct the built environment and decoration of Rome over the course of a millennium. Of interest to students of classics, archaeology, art history, and architecture. Some familiarity with Rome will be a plus, but is not required. Also Offered As: ARTH 5305, CLST 5305 Mutually Exclusive: CLST 3305 1 Course Unit