ID:
511717
Durata (ore):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
ARCHEOLOGIA CLASSICA
Anno:
2025
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Secondo Semestre (23/02/2026 - 22/05/2026)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes
This module provides a comprehensive overview of Roman art and archaeology in dialectical
relationship with the Greek world and the Etruscan origins. In particular, we will first look at the
influence of Greekness on the formation of the Roman artistic language, examined on Rome ; we
will analyse how Romanisation occurred in the provinces, considering examples in Cisalpine,
Greece and Asia Minor in late Hellenistic and Roman time.
Objectives:
Understand the chronological framework of Hellenistic and Roman art.
Identify and analyze key artistic styles, techniques, and materials used in Roman art and
architecture.
Explore the relationship between artistic production and historical, political, and social
developments.
Develop critical thinking skills in the interpretation of material culture and archaeological
evidence.
Familiarize with major archaeological sites and their significance in the study of Classical
civilization.
This module provides a comprehensive overview of Roman art and archaeology in dialectical
relationship with the Greek world and the Etruscan origins. In particular, we will first look at the
influence of Greekness on the formation of the Roman artistic language, examined on Rome ; we
will analyse how Romanisation occurred in the provinces, considering examples in Cisalpine,
Greece and Asia Minor in late Hellenistic and Roman time.
Objectives:
Understand the chronological framework of Hellenistic and Roman art.
Identify and analyze key artistic styles, techniques, and materials used in Roman art and
architecture.
Explore the relationship between artistic production and historical, political, and social
developments.
Develop critical thinking skills in the interpretation of material culture and archaeological
evidence.
Familiarize with major archaeological sites and their significance in the study of Classical
civilization.
Prerequisiti
good knowledge of classical archaeology as well of classical history Prof Gorrini It is recommended to have taken already the exam of Classical Archaeology (Greek), basic course. It is auspicable a review (or a study) of Greek history and Classical Archaeology on Handbooks.
Metodi didattici
The teaching and learning process is based on a combination of:
(Mandatory) 18 lectures/classes (in-person frontal teaching, supported by PowerPoint
presentations). Since archaeology requires a thorough understanding of visual and
contextual material, attendance at lectures is essential. The course may also include guided
visits to museum collections.
(Mandatory) Individual study: each student must read all the compulsory books (see the
reading list below).
Recommended Readings
Understanding Roman architecture - F. Yegül, and D. Favro. 2019. Roman Architecture and
Urbanism: From the Origins to Late Antiquity. Pp. xvi + 897, illustrations, maps, color
plates. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, essays:
- Urban Design and Architecture in Rome and Italy during the Republic and the Early
Empire, 4-80.
- Temple Architecture of Republican Rome and Italy, 81-111.
- Julio-Claudian Architecture in Rome, 186-243.
- Residential Architecture, 244-293.
- Imperial Architecture in Rome from the Flavians through the Antonines, 294-408.
- Architecture and Planning in Italy and the Western Provinces: From the Republic to the
Empire, 409-486.
- Architecture and Planning in North Africa, 487-555.
- Greece under Roman Rule, 556-596.
- Architecture and Planning in Asia Minor, 597-706.
The Oxford Handbook of Roman Sculpture, Oxford 2015, essays:
- Current Trends in Museum Display
- Polychromy
- Etruscan Connections / Nancy T. De Grummond –
- "Idealplastik" and the Relationship between Greek and Roman Sculpture
- Greece
(Mandatory) 18 lectures/classes (in-person frontal teaching, supported by PowerPoint
presentations). Since archaeology requires a thorough understanding of visual and
contextual material, attendance at lectures is essential. The course may also include guided
visits to museum collections.
(Mandatory) Individual study: each student must read all the compulsory books (see the
reading list below).
Recommended Readings
Understanding Roman architecture - F. Yegül, and D. Favro. 2019. Roman Architecture and
Urbanism: From the Origins to Late Antiquity. Pp. xvi + 897, illustrations, maps, color
plates. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, essays:
- Urban Design and Architecture in Rome and Italy during the Republic and the Early
Empire, 4-80.
- Temple Architecture of Republican Rome and Italy, 81-111.
- Julio-Claudian Architecture in Rome, 186-243.
- Residential Architecture, 244-293.
- Imperial Architecture in Rome from the Flavians through the Antonines, 294-408.
- Architecture and Planning in Italy and the Western Provinces: From the Republic to the
Empire, 409-486.
- Architecture and Planning in North Africa, 487-555.
- Greece under Roman Rule, 556-596.
- Architecture and Planning in Asia Minor, 597-706.
The Oxford Handbook of Roman Sculpture, Oxford 2015, essays:
- Current Trends in Museum Display
- Polychromy
- Etruscan Connections / Nancy T. De Grummond –
- "Idealplastik" and the Relationship between Greek and Roman Sculpture
- Greece
Verifica Apprendimento
Evaluation will be based on an oral exam, including picture-based questions and open questions on
both general and specific topics covered in the lectures or derived from the compulsory readings.
both general and specific topics covered in the lectures or derived from the compulsory readings.
Testi
• Handbook: Understanding Roman architecture - F. Yegül, and D. Favro. 2019. Roman Architecture and Urbanism: From the Origins to Late Antiquity. Pp. xvi + 897, illustrations, maps, color plates. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, essays: - Urban Design and Architecture in Rome and Italy during the Republic and the Early Empire, 4-80. - Temple Architecture of Republican Rome and Italy, 81-111. - Julio-Claudian Architecture in Rome, 186-243. - Residential Architecture, 244-293. - Imperial Architecture in Rome from the Flavians through the Antonines, 294-408. - Architecture and Planning in Italy and the Western Provinces: From the Republic to the Empire, 409-486. - Architecture and Planning in North Africa, 487-555. - Greece under Roman Rule, 556-596. - Architecture and Planning in Asia Minor, 597-706. Further readings: • The Oxford Handbook of Roman Sculpture, Oxford 2015, essays: - Current Trends in Museum Display - Polychromy - Etruscan Connections / Nancy T. De Grummond – - "Idealplastik" and the Relationship between Greek and Roman Sculpture - Greece
Contenuti
The module consists of lectures at the University focused on the art, archaeology, and material
culture of the Roman period.
culture of the Roman period.
Lingua Insegnamento
English
Altre informazioni
Lecture and seminar attendance is mandatory. Students missing ≥ 25% of the lectures must
promptly inform the Course Director, Prof. E. Calandra. To compensate for missed lectures, they
will be required to discuss a revised version of the exam program with Prof. E. Calandra.
promptly inform the Course Director, Prof. E. Calandra. To compensate for missed lectures, they
will be required to discuss a revised version of the exam program with Prof. E. Calandra.
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