Art History 210 - Roman Art and Architecture

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Classical Studies This course follows the development of Roman art and architecture from the founding of the city by Romulus in 753 B.C.E. to the transfer of the capital to the east by Constantine in 330 C.E. Lectures and discussions explore how Rome incorporated and synthesized the styles and achievements of conquered peoples (including Etruscans, Greeks, and Egyptians) to produce something entirely new that not only communicated the nature of the empire but also established a common artistic vocabulary throughout the Mediterranean basin. The ability of art and architecture to communicate political policy and the conversion of the classical into the Christian are among the themes of the course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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