An introduction to art and architecture of the
ancient Mediterranean, focused on Greece and Rome.
Special attention given to the intersections of
art and literature and the role of art as a tool
of politics. Theories in classical culture about
the visual image, the artist, and the practice of
narrative; how our definition of classical art is
often shaped by the early modern period's views.
ancient Mediterranean, focused on Greece and Rome.
Special attention given to the intersections of
art and literature and the role of art as a tool
of politics. Theories in classical culture about
the visual image, the artist, and the practice of
narrative; how our definition of classical art is
often shaped by the early modern period's views.
- Teacher: Benjamin David