ARHI 34132 - The Etruscans and the Origins of Rome

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Taught as AH 221 at host institution. This course explores the history, culture, art and society of the Etruscans from the emergence of their culture in front of the native Italic tradition, to their rise to a mighty sea power in the Mediterranean world until their absorption into the Roman Empire becoming Etruria, one of Augustus's regions of Roman Italy (ca. 1200 - 27 BC). As the Etruscans are known to us especially through the discovery of their tombs Etruscan art is for the most funerary art and therefore this course examines especially their religion and belief in the afterlife, but covers also aspects of their daily life and their society like the role of the women. It focuses on the development of Etruscan art under Oriental and especially Greek influence and its main artistic achievements like large scale terracotta sculpture. This classroom and on-site lectures are supplemented by a mandatory fieldtrip.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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