Learning objectives

The main aim of the course in Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art (m) is to acquire useful knowledge to recognise the importance of the interdisciplinary methodological approach in the archaeological interpretation of the artistic and artisanal manifestations of the Greco-Roman civilisation between the 9th century BC and the beginning of the 4th century AD. During the lectures a general framework of the Greek and Roman artistic production will be developed through a specific thematic approach that will investigate the relationship between Greek and Roman culture and its particular expression in the ancient art and material culture. As part of the course will be organised some follow-up meetings, developed through a cross-cutting issue as the research on the relationship between Greek and Roman sculpture; pottery painting and visual transmission; the globalisation of the Roman taste. The expected results of learning are: KNOWLEDGES: 1. To be familiar with the interdisciplinary methodological approach in the archaeological reading and interpretation of material data. 2. To be familiar with some specific archaeological terminology. 3. To be acquainted with the diachronic development of different styles and techniques, of cultural forms due to variety of artistic choices and the role of the one who orders the commission. SKILLS 1. To apply an interdisciplinary methodological approach in the reading and interpretation of the ancient art. 2. To put into the correct social, economic and historical background the artistic expressions of the Greek and Roman culture. 3. To disseminate by using suitable vocabulary aspects of the Greek and Roman archaeological heritage.