HART 206 - Ancient Greek and Roman Art

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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This course will survey the public and private art and architecture produced in Greece and Italy (and their colonies) beginning with the Geometric Period in Greece (c.8th century B.C.) and continuing through the Roman empire until the time of Constantine. The class will first discuss the formation of the Greek polis and the rise of Athens as the cultural center of the Greek world in the mid-5th century B.C. We will then address the spread of Hellenism under Alexander the Great in the 4th century B.C. and conclude with Rome's eventual domination of the Mediterranean region beginning with Augustus in the 1st century A.D. 3 credits Prerequisites: HART100 Type: lecture/seminar(3hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: all college elective

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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