Lecture/discussion—3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Art History major, minor, or other significant training in Art History recommended.  Class size limited to 25 students; for majors, minors, other advanced students.

Study of a broad problem or theoretical issue in art, architecture, or material culture.  Intensive reading, discussion, research, writing.
This seminar will explore the ways in which Greek art and architecture influenced the creation of Roman art.  We will focus on one of the most basic questions that arises in the study of Roman art: what makes Roman art Roman?  It is well known that in both subject matter and style, Roman art borrowed heavily from Greek art.  We want to consider the nature and extent of these borrowings, and examine the ways in which the Romans adapted the visual legacy of the Greek work to make it distinctively Roman. 

Topics (A) Mediterranean Antiquity, GE credit: ArtHum| AH, OL, VL, WE. May be repeated two times for credit when topic differs.

Instructor: Lynn Roller