Art and Archaeology

CLAS 1509 (4). Trash and Treasure, Temples and Tombs: Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World.
Introduces the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, examining various ancient approaches to power, religion, death and the human body. Analyzes art, architecture, and everyday trash to learn about ancient humanity. Same as ARTH 1509. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context or literature and the arts.

CLAS 2009 (3). Modern Issues, Ancient Times.
Considers issues of vital importance to humans, both now and in ancient times. Topics such as food, death, sex, family, literacy, or power are explored to consider how ancient societal norms and attitudes evolved, and how they relate to modern culture. Draws on material and literary evidence to develop an understanding of the complexities of ancient life. Same as ANTH 2009. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS 2019 (3). Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius.
Introduces the towns and villas buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Explores the layout and decoration of ancient Roman houses, the variety of artifacts uncovered as evidence for daily life and the history of the excavations. Same as ARTH 2019. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

CLAS 3039 (3). Greek Art and Archaeology.
Covers prehistoric Aegean through the fourth century B.C.E., considering architecture, pottery, painting, sculpture, and personal ornament. Societal customs such as use of space and burial patterns are considered as well as art and its uses, to help understand developments in Greek culture. Same as ARTH 3039. Credit not granted for this course and CLAS 1009 or FINE 1009. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

CLAS 3049 (3). Introduction to Roman Art and Architecture.
Introduces the monuments and sites of the ancient Roman world from the foundation of Rome (753 B.C.E.) to Constantine (306-307 C.E.). Emphasizes the relationship of art, architecture, and artifacts to the political, social, and religious institutions of Italy and the provinces. Same as ARTH 3049. Credit not granted for this course and CLAS 1019 or FINE 1019. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

CLAS 4109 (3). Ancient Italian Painting.
Explores the porblems, theories and methods for understanding the iconography, styles, topologies, contexts and techniques of fresco wall painting in ancient Italy from the 6th century B.C.E. to the 4th century C.E. Topics covered include Etruscan tomb paintings, late Republican and early imperial fresco paintings from Rome and Campania, and later Roman wall paintings, including the painted images in ancient catacombs. Previous coursework on ancient Italy or the history of pre-modern art is highly recommended. Recommended prereqs., CLAS/ARTH 1509, 3049. Same as CLAS 5109 and ARTH 4109.

CLAS 4119 (3). Roman Sculpture.
Examines ancient Roman sculpture, emphasizing the display, iconography, and production of private and public monuments in the Roman Empire. Same as CLAS 5119 and ARTH 4119.

CLAS 4129 (3). Aegean Art and Archaeology.
A detailed study of the cultures of prehistoric Greece, the Cycladic Islands, and Crete, their art and archaeology, and their history within the broader context of the eastern Mediterranean, from earliest human settlement to the collapse of the Bronze Age at about 1100 B.C.E. Emphasis is on palace states. Same as ANTH/ARTH 4129, CLAS 5129.

CLAS 4139 (3). Greek Vase Painting.
A comprehensive overview of Greek vase painting, from prehistoric through the fourth century B.C.E. Emphasis is on learning the development of primary decorative styles and on refining skills of visual analysis, scholarly research, critical thinking, oral commentary, and written presenation. Same as CLAS 5139 and ARTH 4139.

CLAS 4149 (3). Greek Cities and Sanctuaries.
Examines Greek architecture in context, from the ninth century B.C.E. into the Hellenistic period, considering the use of space, both in religious and in civic settings, and using texts as well as material culture. Emphasis is on developing analytical skills. Same as CLAS 5149 and ARTH 4149.

CLAS 4169 (3). Topics in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology.
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary; they may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit ours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 5169 and ARTH 4169.

CLAS 4199 (3). Roman Architecture.
Examines the designs, functions, and construction methods of ancient Roman towns, temples, baths, houses, and civic structures as well as utilitarian structures, including roads and aqueducts. Emphasizes Roman architectural forms and spaces as vehicles for political propaganda and empire consolidation. Same as CLAS 5199 and ARTH 4199.

CLAS 4209 (3). Classical Archaeological Field Methods.
Offers experiential learning in theories and methods of field excavation at the Villa of Maxentius in Rome. Applies methods for stratigraphic excavation, electronic surveying with GIS, ceramic analysis, numismatic analysis, architectural construction materials and methods, artifact conservation and data processing and documentation. Offered abroad only. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Coreq., CLAS 4219 for first 3 credit hours. Recommended prereqs., CLAS/ARTH 1509, 3049. Same as CLAS 5209 and ARTH 4209.

CLAS 4219 (3). Maxentius and the City of Rome.
Combines seminar discussion and site visits in Rome and Tivoli to understand the excavations at the Villa of Maxentius and its artifacts in the broader contexts of Roman architectural development, late Roman art, and late imperial Roman history. Offered abroad only. Must be taken concurrently with CLAS/ARTH 4209 or CLAS 5209. Recommended prereqs., CLAS/ARTH 1509, 3049. Same as CLAS 5219 and ARTH 4219.

CLAS 4269 (3). Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East.
Examines civilizations of the Iran-Iraq region from the rise of urbanism in Mesopotamia through the ear of the first 'world empire,' Achaemenid Persia. Emphasizes the material record of religious and state institutions of hte ancient Near East, especially monuments htat illustrate concepts of kingship. Explores notions of style, symbolism, visual rhetoric, text-image synthesis, patronage, creativity, and roles of artists. Same as CLAS 5269 and ARTH 4269. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: gender and culture diversity.

CLAS 4849 (1-3). Independent Study.
May be repeated for a total of 7 credit hours.

CLAS 5109 (3). Ancient Italian Painting.
Same as CLAS 4109.

CLAS 5119 (3). Roman Sculpture.
Same as CLAS 4119.

CLAS 5129 (3). Aegean Art and Archaeology.
Same as CLAS 4129.

CLAS 5139 (3). Greek Vase Painting.
Same as CLAS 4139.

CLAS 5149 (3). Greek Cities and Sanctuaries.
Same as CLAS 4149.

CLAS 5159 (3). Hellenistic Art and Archaeology.
Examines art and archaeology from the period following the death of Alexander the Great (late fourth century B.C.E.) to the conquest of Greece by the Romans (middle second century B.C.E.) Same as ARTH 5159.

CLAS 5169 (3). Topics in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology.
Same as CLAS 4169.

CLAS 5179 (3). Periklean Athens.
Explores in detail the buildings, sculptures, pots, and foreign imports of Athens under the leadership of Perikles, considering material culture of individuals as much as civic programs. Emphasis is on ways in which the textual and archaeological evidence complement and/or contradict one another. Same as ARTH 5179.

CLAS 5189 (3). Augustan Rome.
Explores the sculptures, paintings, and buildings constructed in Rome during the reign of the first emperor Augustus (27 B.C.E.--14 C.E.). Examines the monuments of Augustan Rome as both dependent on republican precedents and yet innovative with respect to designs and meanings. Same as ARTH 5189.

CLAS 5199 (3). Roman Architecture.
Same as CLAS 4199.

CLAS 5209 (3). Classical Archaeological Field Methods.
Same as CLAS 4209.

CLAS 5219 (3). Maxentius and the City of Rome.
Same as CLAS 4219.

CLAS 5269 (3). Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East.
Same as CLAS 4269.

CLAS 6109 (3). Topics in Critical Theory and Ancient Art and Archaeology.
Topics will vary and may focus on a particular approach to ancient material culture or on a particular time period or artifact category. Emphasis is placed on reading and using theory in considering the ancient world. May be repeated once for credit, provided the topics are different.

CLAS 6119 (1-3). Graduate Independent Study in Classical Art and Archaeology.
May be repeated for a maximum of 7 credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing.

CLAS 7109 (3). Graduate Seminar in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology.
Topics vary. Emphasis is on gaining expertise in using archaeological reports in tandem with (or contradiction to) textual sources, on reading and using critical theory, on improving analytical skills and discussion, and on honing discussion leadership abilities. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours providing the topics are different.