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Organization, Regulations, and Courses 2023-24


CLST 25 Early Roman Imperial Archaeology: The First Emperors

Through archaeological sites and related artifacts, this course examines the Roman empire as it was transformed under the rule of the emperors. This course begins with a close look at the first emperor, Augustus, then continues with an examination of the reigns of the Julio-Claudians, Flavians, and Trajan. Discussion focuses on how ancient Italic traditions were transformed to suit the needs of the Imperial government (for example, the adaptation of the Republican, Hellenized Domus to the Imperial Palatia). The most dramatic change in religious practice is the development of the Imperial cult. Site analysis will stress the need for an imperial idiom, the accommodation of urban masses and the promotion of a sense of a shared cultural experience. The course will also examine the technological developments that led to Rome's "architectural revolution." May be taken in partial fulfillment of the major in Art History.

Instructor

TBD

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:ART; WCult:W

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Offered

  • Winter