General overview of material culture and artistic production in the ancient Mediterranean world (Greek, Etruscan and Roman cultures) from Neolithic to Late Antiquity.
The course is structured chronologically and is divided in four sections : 1. Neolithic and Aegean Bronze Age; 2. Ancient Greece; 3. The Etruscans; 4. Ancient Rome. Each section starts with a general, historical introduction, followed by the study of material culture and artistic production in different fields: urbanism and architecture, sculpture, metal and jewellery, painting, pottery.
Oral exam, consisting of two questions: 1. General, transversal question; 2. Commentary of images seen in class.
General bibliography at the end of each chapter in the syllabus.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology: General | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in History | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology: General | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in History | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology: General | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 3 | 3 |