Roman Architecture
Roman Architecture is a course for people who love to travel and want to discover the power of architecture to shape politics, society, and culture.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Roman Architecture
It Takes a City: The Founding of Rome and the Beginnings of Urbanism in Italy
Technology and Revolution in Roman Architecture
Week 2
Civic Life interrupted: Nightmare and Destiny on August 24, A.D. 79
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: Houses and Villas at Pompeii
Habitats at Herculaneum and Early Roman Interior Decoration
Week 3
Gilding the Lily: Painting Palaces and Villas in the First Century A.D.
Exploring Special Subjects on Pompeian Walls
Week 4
From Brick to Marble: Augustus Assembles Rome
Accessing Afterlife: Tombs of Roman Aristocrats, Freedmen, and Slaves
Notorious Nero and His Amazing Architectural Legacy
Week 5
The Creation of an Icon: The Colosseum and Contemporary Architecture in Rome
The Prince and the Palace: Human Made Divine on the Palatine Hill
Week 6
The Mother of All Forums: Civic Architecture in Rome under Trajan
Rome and a Villa: Hadrian’s Pantheon and Tivoli Retreat
The Roman Way of Life and Death at Ostia, The Port of Rome
Week 7
Bigger is Better: The Baths of Caracalla and Other Second-and Third-Century Buildings in Rome
Hometown Boy: Honoring an Emperor’s Roots in Roman North Africa
Baroque Extravaganzas: Rock Tombs, Fountains, and Sanctuaries in Jordan, Lebanon, and Libya
Week 8
Roman Wine in Greek Bottles: The Rebirth of Athens
Making Mini Romes on the Western Frontier
Week 9
Rome Redux: The Tetrarchic Renaissance
Rome of Constantine and a New Rome
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Amazing instructor! She is an engaging presenter and delivers the information in such a way that I want to learn even more.
FANTASTIC COURSE: Although I've been to Rome several times, this course opened my eyes to many aspects of Roman Architecture I was heretofore unaware of. Thanks so much! Dr Quincy
Thank you for the experience of this course, I learned so much about Roman Architecture, and I became interested in learning more about Roman Architecture.
An engaging and very interesting course, great for learners or people familiar with Roman architecture. Presented very clearly and in an easy way to understand. I highly recommend this course.
