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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 290-5"
COURSE NAME: "Ancient Rome and Its Monuments (On-site; activity fee €40 or $52)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Hansen Inge
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
W 9:15-12:05
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
On-site; activity fee: €40 or $52
OFFICE HOURS:
By appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an essential study of the city of ancient Rome, and of its major monuments and artworks, from its origins (8th century BC) to the reign of Constantine (4th cent. AD). Classes are taught entirely on site at archaeological sites and in museums in a first-hand encounter with the monuments, spaces and artworks of the city. The course offers students an introduction to the city of ancint Rome and the urban articulation of 'being Roman.' It engages students in analyses that are artistic, historical and topographical in nature, and provides an in-depth appreciation of the the multifaceted nature of Roman art and the context for the world it was created. Taking advantage of the on-site format emphasis is placed on the visual impact of monuments and artworks for a deeper understanding of their social meaning.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Ancient Rome and its and Monuments focuses on the city of Rome: its topography and surviving monuments and artworks. These are used as the primary sources for an examination of the historical and political development of the city, and of the social and cultural meaning of its visual culture. The course examines the development of Rome and the importance of public monuments for the visualisation of the city, it analyses these as dynamic spaces of social interaction, and considers the role of the emperor as a leader of a composite and vast empire. The course asks questions about cultural integration, the perceived merits of peace and warfare, and public imaging for a nuanced examination of what it meant to be Roman.
Course information
For specific inquiries or to set up an appointment please contact me via email on [email protected]
Changes, additional course information, etc. will be posted on MyJCU.
Please check this regularly and, certainly, in advance of each class.
Make-up work is not offered, except in exceptional circumstances and after consultation with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Study guides
Study guides to help you organise your notes and gain an overview of the
material - and hence to assist you revise - will be posted weekly, in
advance of each class, on MyJCU.
Image archive - ARTstor
ARTstor is a searchable database of images suitable for presentations, the term paper, and revision.
So that you can review images of the more important artworks and
monuments discussed in class, a course specific folder will be created
on ARTstor, with images pertinent to each class. This is intended to
compliment (not substitute) the images, plans and source references
provided in the course reader. Exam images will be drawn from
these two sources. Full details for how to access the course folder will
be given at the start of term
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Discipline specific skills: Understanding of key aspects of Greco-Roman art; ability to analyze art/material culture and its impact; ability to understand and deploy art historical and historical terminology; ability to follow the complex reasoning inherent in the discourses of the periods covered
Course specific skills: Ability to interpret the urban topography and development of Rome; ability to analyze motives in the creation and reception of ancient art, in a range of different media; ability to analyze the socio-political context of public art and architecture in Rome
Personal skills: Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis; ability to select and organise material to produce, to a deadline, a coherent and cogent argument; ability to present complex arguments orally; ability to exchange ideas and engage in discussion with peers.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Rome. Oxford Archaeological Guide | Amanda Claridge | Oxford University Press (2010) | ISBN 9780199546831 | DG62.C53 | | | | |
| Art History Course Reader: visual material and primary sources. | JCU | | - | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| Art in the Lives of Ordinary Romans | Clarke, J.R. | 2003 | - | N72.S6C58 | |
| Ancient Rome: Archaeology of the Eternal City | Coulston, J. and Dodge, H. | 2000 | - | DG63 .A57 | |
| Roman Art in Context | D’Ambra, E. | 1993 | - | N5760 .R64 | |
| Death and the Emperor | Davies, P. | 2000 | - | NB1875 .D38 | |
| Roman Art and Imperial Policy | Hannestad, N. | 1986 | - | N5763.H3513 | |
| Roman Sculpture | Kleiner, D.E.E. | 1992 | - | NB115 .K57 | |
| The Architecture of Roman Temples | Stamper, J. | 2005 | - | NA323 .S73 | |
| Roman Art | Strong, D. | 1988 | - | N5760 .S68 | |
| Augustan Rome | Wallace-Hadrill, A. | 1993 | - | DG279 .W35 | |
| The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus | Zanker, P. | 1988 | - | N5760 .Z36 | |
| The Roman Amphitheatre | Welch, K. | 2007 | - | NA313 .W45 | |
| The Colosseum | Coarelli, F. | 2000 | - | DG68.1.C6513 | |
| Augustan Culture | Galinsky, K. | 1996 | - | DG279.G17 | |
| Gladiators and Caesars | Köhne, E. and Ewigleben, C. | 2000 | - | GV31.G53 | |
| Gladiator: Film and History | Winkler, M.M. | 2004 | - | PN1997.G532G49 | |
| The Baths of Caracalla | DeLaine, J. | 1997 | - | NA317 .D45 | |
| Proceedings of the First International Conference on Roman Baths | DeLaine, J and Johnston, D.E. | 1999 | - | DG97 .I67 | |
| The Baths of Caracalla | Piranomonte, M. | 1998 | - | DG97.P57 | |
| Baths and Bathing in Classical Antiquity | Yegül, F. | 1992 | - | DG97.Y45 | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| Roman Painting | Ling, R. | 1991 | - | ND120 .L56 | |
| The Architecture of the Roman Empire | MacDonald, W. | 1982 | - | NA310 .M2 | |
| Roman Architecture | Sear, F. | 1982 | - | NA310 .S44 | |
| As the Romans Did: A Sourcebook in Roman Social History | Shelton, J.-A. | 1997 | - | HN10.R7 S45 | |
| The Ancient Roman City | Stambaugh, J. | 1988 | - | HT114 .S7 | |
| Roman Imperial Architecture | Ward-Perkins, J.B. | 1981 | - | NA310 .W34 | |
| Cambridge Illustrated History of the Roman World | Woolf, G. | 2003 | - | DG209 .C26 | |
| The Roman House and Social Identity | Hales, S. | 2003 | - | NA324.H35 | |
| The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic | Flower, H.I. | 2004 | - | DG235.C36 | |
| Rome Alive. A Source-Guide to the Ancient City | Aicher, P.J. | 2006 | - | DG13 .A37 | |
| The Roman Triumph | Beard, M | 2007 | - | DG89 .B43 | |
| Role Models in the Roman World | Bell, S. and Hansen, I.L. | 2008 | - | DG78 .R56 | |
| Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph | Elsner, J. | 1998 | - | N5760 .E484 | |
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Term paper | Research paper (8-9 pages). | 25% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality
directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent
argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content.
This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and
theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence
of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
B: This is highly competent
level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.
There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluate theory and concepts
and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments
and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture and reference material. The
work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence
of reading beyond the required assignments.
C: This is an acceptable level
of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the
information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This level of performances
demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material. Important
information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student
has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
F: This work fails to show any
knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the
material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
All scheduled classes are mandatory. You are allowed only one unjustified absence; every unjustified absence thereafter will result in the loss of a quarter of a grade. Please refer to the university catalogue for the attendance and absence policy.
You must always be punctual; late arrival will be noted and may affect your final grade. You should calculate around 40-50 minutes travel time to our meeting points. Note that meeting points differ for each class, and that most classes will end at on-site locations different from the meeting point.
Class will take place no matter the weather. Further, following university regulations, no auditors or occasional visitors are permitted to attend classes unless with specific and advance permit by me.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Details of further reading suggestions as well as a relevant bibliography for the course will be provided at the start of term
Please note scheduled make-up day on Friday March 9th.
1. Wed. Jan. 18 – Introduction to the course: requirements, logistics, etc.
Foundation of Rome: mythological and topographical origins.
Meeting place: to be confirmed
Assigned reading: None
2. Wed. January 25 – Rome under the Kings and the creation of the Republic
Capitoline and Palatine Hills, Forum and Forum Boarium; architectural typologies and building materials; public spaces – public uses; dedications and authority; civic memory and association.
Meeting place: Piazza del Campidoglio, statue of M. Aurelius (Claridge 2010: fig 109).
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 3-9 (history), 39-41, 52-53 (materials & orders), 63-67, 75-77, 83-84, 105-11 (Forum Romanum), 132-3 (hut of Romulus), 259-62, 268-70 (Capitoline, Temple of Jupiter), 285-8 (Forum Boarium). Stamper 2005: 6-10 (the kings of early Rome), 38-40 (politics and authority).
3. Wed. February 1 – Powerful individuals in the late Republic
Theatre of Pompey, Forum of Caesar, the triumph, Victory temples at Largo Argentina and Forum Holitorium, Circus Flaminius area.
Meeting place: Campo dei Fiori, statue of G. Bruno (Claridge 2010: fig 77)
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 9-12 (history), 71-75, 161-9 (Forum of Caesar), 239-46 (Theatre of Pompey, victory temples), 253-6, 275-82 (Circus Flaminius area). Stamper 2005: 49-50, 84, 90-92 (triumph, Pompey, Caesar).
4. Wed. February 8 – Augustan Forum Romanum and Palatine
Forum Romanum; Temple of Apollo Palatine; transition from Republic to Empire; architectural patronage and political ideology
Meeting place: Entrance to the Forum Romanum, Via Fori Imperiali/Via Cavour (Claridge 2010: figs 1, 60)
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 10-15 (history), 63-75, 85-87, 92-95, 100-3 (Forum Romanum), 125-8, 131-44 (Palatine); Kleiner 1992: 82-84 (Temple of Apollo); Walker in Coulston and Dodge 2000: 61-75 (Augustan building works).
5. Wed. February 15 – Augustan Campus Martius
Campus
Martius; Ara Pacis Augustae, mausoleum of Augustus, horologium, pantheon;
patronage and politics; dynasty and commemoration
Meeting place: Entrance to the Ara Pacis Augustae, Piazza Augusto Imperatore (Claridge 2010: fig 77).
Assigned reading:
Claridge 2010: 9-15, 40-43 (history & materials), 197-216, 232-3
(Campus Martius, Augustan monuments). Kleiner 1992: 59-60 (intro to
Augustus); Strong 1988: 80-84 (Ara Pacis Augustae).
6. Wed. February 22 – History, the city, and the Forum of Augustus
Forum of Augustus, Statue of Augustus from Prima Porta, history, empire and honor
Meeting place: Entrance to the Forum Romanum, Via Fori Imperiali/Via Cavour (Claridge 2010: figs 1, 60).
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 12-15 (history), 40-43, 52-53 (materials and orders), 177-80 (Forum of Augustus). Kleiner 1992: 59-60 (intro to Augustus), 63-67 (Prima Porta statue), 99-102 (Forum of Augustus).
7. Wed. February 29 – Mid-term exam
Meeting place: JCU, to be confirmed
8. Wed. March 7 – Public and private art: late Republic to Flavian
Portraiture: veristic Republican, Augustan, Flavian, Hadrianic; statues of the general from Tivoli and Augustus from via Labicana; garden painting from Prima Porta; identity and ideology
Meeting Place: Entrance to Palazzo Massimo Museum, Piazza dei Cinquecento (near Termini station / Piazza Republica) (Claridge 2010: fig 180).
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 12-18 (History). Kleiner 1992: 7-11, 31-40 (Republican), 59-69, 75-78 (Augustan), 171-79 (Flavian), 238-42 (Hadrianic).
9. Fri. March 9 – Imperial patronage from Nero to Domitian Make-up class
Domus Aurea; Colosseum; the Temple of Peace, the Forum Transistorium [Forum of Nerva], Arch of Titus, equestrian statue of Domitian. The reconfigured the city: a reconfigured city and a new dynasty.
Meeting Place: Entrance to the Palatine, Via di San Gregorio (Claridge 2010: fig 50).
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 16-18 (history), 82-83, 118-9, 121-3 (Forum Romanum), 125-8, 145-56 (Palatine), 169-76 (Forum of Peace, Forum of Nerva), 301-6, 312-9 (Domus Aurea, Colosseum). Kleiner 1992: 179-81 (display in Temple of Peace), 192-94 (Forum Transitorium).
10. Wed. March 14 – Imperial patronage from Trajan to Hadrian
Forum of Trajan; Temple of Venus and Rome; culture, war and cosmopolitan outlook - new imperial associations?
Meeting Place: Column of Trajan (Claridge 2010: fig 60).
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 18-21 (history), 118-21 (Temple of Roma and Venus), 180-96 (Forum and markets of Trajan). Kleiner 1992: 208-23 (portraits and Forum of Trajan).
Wed. March 21 – No class (spring break)
11. Wed. March 28 – Imperial commemoration from Hadrian to Commodus
Campus Martius; Pantheon, Hadrianeum, Columns of A. Pius and M. Aurelius; commemoration and dynastic policies
Meeting Place: Piazza Navona, near southern fountain (Claridge 2010: fig 77).
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 18-21 (history), 197-204 (Campus Martius), 216-21 (Columns of A. Pius & M. Aurelius), 223-38 (Hadrianeum, Pantheon, stadium and odeum of Domitian). Kleiner 1992: 283-88 (Hadrianeum, column of A. Pius), 295-301 (column of M. Aurelius).
12. Wed. April 4 – Art and portraiture from the Antonines to Constantine
Portraiture: Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, Caracalla, Constantine; equestrian statue of M. Aurelius; Arco di Portogallo reliefs; panel reliefs of M. Aurelius; Temple of Divus Antoninus Pius and Diva Faustina
Meeting Place: Piazza Campidoglio, statue of M. Aurelius (Claridge 2010: fig 109)
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 18-29 (history), 111-13 (Temple of Antoninus and Faustina). Kleiner 1992: 267-80 (Antonine portraits), 288-95 (reliefs of M. Aurelius), 319-25 (Severan portraits), 438-41 (Constantine).
13. Wed. April 11 – History and the city, Severans to Constantine
The late imperial Forum and the Arches of Septimius Severus and Constantine; triumph and political policy; dynasties and the state
Meeting Place: Piazza Campidoglio, statue of M. Aurelius (Claridge 2010: fig 109)
Assigned reading: Claridge 2010: 21-29 (history), 78-79, 85-87, 115-7 (monuments in the Forum), 308-12 (Arch of Constantine). Kleiner 1992: 329-32 (Arch S. Severus), 444-55 (Arch of Constantine).
14. Wed. April 18 – Review class
Overview and discussion of course content
Meeting Place: JCU (location to be confirmed)
Assigned reading: Course reader page 9 – identify monuments discussed in class. Pose 3-5 questions, based on your revision study, for which you would like clarification and further detail.
Wed. April 25 – No class (Italian national holiday)
15. Final exam: April 28 - May 4, 2012
Date, time and place to be announced – details of exam format on MyJCU
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