This class will examine the artistic and architectural monuments of Ancient Rome, including the rise of the Roman Republic, the age of Augustus and the Roman Empire, and the origins of Christianity within the late-antique period. Students will learn about the social, cultural and artistic foundations of Roman culture, combining classroom sessions with visits to many of the city’s most important and impactful monuments (the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum, to name only a few). This course will help students see the city around them in a new light, revealing the lasting implications of Roman culture, which resonate throughout the Eternal City and beyond.
ARH 407/507: Art of Ancient Rome
Instructor
Vicky Kynourgiopoulou teaches at Arcadia University, Rome campus and is the Chief Heritage Management and Sustainable Development Consultant at UNESCO. She runs an excavation in Petra, Jordan, and is responsible for the creation of new museum spaces and community outreach programs. She specializes in sustainable heritage projects, restoration and regeneration in the Mediterranean region, North Africa and the Middle East. She also leads teams to conflict zones for the protection of antiquities and humanitarian aid.