ARHI 24135 - Ancient Roman Art of Death

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Art History

Description:

The course examines Roman funerary art and architecture from the first century B.C. to the late fourth century AD. The primary focus will be on monuments commissioned by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Rome and will include tombs commissioned by men and women of the Roman socialites, including the imperial family and those commissioned by the affluent middle classes, including freedmen and freedwomen. In-class lectures will be complemented by on-site visits to take advantage of the many Roman funerary monuments still extant in Rome.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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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