Introduction to Roman Archaeology
CLASSART 081
Stanford University
Winter Quarter 2008
3:15-4:45 MW
Building 260, Room 011
Introductory overview of the ancient Roman world, covering the Italian peninsula and the provinces of the Roman Empire, from the 8th century B.C.E. to the 5th century C.E., as Interpreted through material remains such as temples, churches, baths, palaces, urban ruins, rural settlements, burials, and associated art works and artifacts. Examination of the material evidence for key areas of Roman society and history: class and socio-political change, cultural identity, daily life, economics, imperialism and imperial propaganda, military life, politics, provincial encounters, religion, sex and gender, and state formation.
Important Dates in Roman History
