ARTH 20900 - Introduction to the Roman World 3B G H HU LA

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Explores the many facets of Roman life as revealed through material culture; the arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, mosaics, pottery, metalwork); and the archaeological remains that shed light on the way Romans conducted their everyday lives. This is a thematic, rather than chronological, course. Survey of the art of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Minoans, and Myceneans to gain an understanding of these cultures and to see what cross-cultural influences existed among them. Covers the beginning of historical times -- circa 3000 B.C. -- to about 1200 B.C. in the Aegean and 600 B.C. in Mesopotamia. Satisfies the "art, visual culture, or architecture before 1400" requirement in the major. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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