Spring 2025 - HUM 313 D100
Roman Art and Archaeology (4)
Class Number: 4455
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Aurora Camano
acamano@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
One of the following courses: ARCH 100, ARCH 201, HUM 110, HUM 231, HUM 232, HUM 277, or by permission of the instructor.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduces the art and archaeology of ancient Rome from 8th c. BCE to 4th c. CE through an overview of the material remains in their original historical, political and cultural contexts. Addresses several issues: stylistic changes and innovations, art as a vehicle of propaganda and art as projection of Roman imperial power. Students with credit for HS 313 or ARCH 313 cannot take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ARCH 322 under the title "Special Topics in Archaeology I: Roman Art and Archaeology" may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will introduce you to ancient and classical Rome, from approximately 700 BCE to the 4th century CE, through a survey of the period’s art and archaeology. Organized chronologically, we will first travel through pre-Roman Italy to uncover Etruscan civilization, then exploring the rise and formation of Rome and the Roman Republic. The final unit in the course will investigate Imperial Rome, from Augustus to Constantine, and the rise of Christianity. Emphasis is placed on identifying and analysing material remains to access the period’s social history. This course incorporates a range of archaeological and art historical case studies, including architecture, urban planning, sculpture, coinage, wall paintings, minor arts, and other every-day objects that will be analysed within their original historical, political, religious, and cultural contexts. Special interest will also be given to the history and development of the field of Roman and Classical Archaeology and the reception of Roman archaeology today, as we question the theoretical, methodological, and socio-political frameworks that have shaped the discipline.
Grading
- Art Exhibit 15%
- Research Presentation 15%
- Paper Proposal 5%
- Annotated Bibliography 5%
- Paper Outline 10%
- Final Term Paper 25%
- Quizzes (5 total) 25%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
This course has chosen not to use a textbook, rather assigned weekly readings will come from a variety of scholarly sources including journal articles, public scholarship podcasts, field reports, and academic books available as PDF’s/weblinks on the course Canvas page, or as e-books via the SFU Library.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.