Course Title: ART 290 Special Topics in Art History: Ancient Greek and Roman Art and Architecture
Term: Special Topic
Course Description
GEP, Major, Minor, Elective credit. Prerequisite: ART201 or permission from the instructor.
A survey of the art and architecture of the Greek and Roman worlds, from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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identify and discuss select examples of art and architecture within the context of major developments in religion, politics, and cultures of Greece and Rome
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describe the main artistic contributions of the Ancient Greeks and Roman and explain their significance
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identify and discuss the broad historical periods and styles of Ancient Greece and Rome and place major events and artistic personalities within those periods
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understand and apply specialized terms related to Ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture
Major Assignments
Exams
There are 4 non-cumulative exams scheduled throughout the semester. Exams focus on key terminology as well as identification of artworks and their significance and include slide identification, fill-in-the-blank, unknown identification, etc. Exam questions are drawn from any and all material covered in the course, including lectures, study guides, handouts, discussions, readings, multimedia resources, and assignments.
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Essays
Students complete 2 research essay assignments, each at a length of 1,000 words. The first essay, on a topic related to ancient Greek art, is due at midterm, and the final essay, on a topic related to Roman art, is due at the end of the semester. Students develop their own essay topics based on their own interests, but including research and analysis of artwork beyond that discussed in class. Essays should include formal and contextual analysis of particular artworks as well as other details specific to the topic, drawing on sources beyond those covered in class.
Student Files
Fiinal Exams
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