The course aims at mastering the fundamental knowledge concerning Roman archaeology: urbanism, architecture, daily life.
The teaching is based on significant examples of Roman cities, studied in their evolution, with particular attention to the organisation and the everyday life of the citizen, as well as to the objects most often encountered in the archaeological levels. Recent documentation and current research trends are presented in a critical manner. COURSE OUTLINE Part I: Urbanism and Architecture A. Pompeii: Urbanism, architecture and commercial activities. B. Ostia: Aspects of urban evolution Part Two: The objects of everyday life in the Roman Empire A. Objects in the home B. In the kitchen C. At the table
Oral examination. Two questions are asked: the first, prepared, deals with a transversal theme; the second, direct, consists of a commentary on a projected work.
Bibliography provided during the course
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelier en langues et lettres anciennes et modernes | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Bachelier en histoire | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation générale | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation générale | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en langues et lettres anciennes et modernes | Standard | 3 | 4 | |
| Bachelier en histoire | Standard | 3 | 3 | |
| Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation générale | Standard | 3 | 3 |