04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W
Research Hall 201
Section Information for Fall 2013
As capital of an empire that spanned much of Europe, the Mediterranean Basin and even the Middle East, Rome was a powerful city. The development of the urban landscape paralleled the growth of this empire and the various interventions of the emperors themselves symbolized the wealth and prosperity of the imperium. The motivations for urban renewal and monumentalization of the city were often inspired by political concerns: amphitheaters and theaters for entertaining the populace, aqueducts and fountains for the health of the city, as well as commemorative columns, fora and temples to legitimize the frequent dynastic changes that punctuated the history of empire. The majestic ancient city has left its imprint on Medieval Rome, Renaissance Rome and beyond, inspiring many of the civic and memorial structures of modern Europe and America. This seminar will focus on the development of the city from the end of the Roman Republic (30 BC) to the end of the High Empire (ca. AD 315). The landscape, architecture, and infrastructure of the city will be treated by examining examples with specific interest in the evolution of the city and the political motivations for its ever-changing image. Our discussions will include monuments such as the Forum of Augustus, the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater), the Column of Trajan, the Pantheon, and the Septizodium. This is a writing and reading intensive seminar that will require weekly writing assignments, a multi-stage research paper, and oral presentations. As a seminar, attendance and verbal participation are essential components.View 1 Other Section of this Course in this Semester »
Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
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