AH/SO/US 319 - Rome as a Living Museum
This course is an examination of the management of Roman cultural heritage from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course draws on art history, papal history, economic interests, and cultural aims in its approach to the transformation of the image and the perception of Rome. Topics include the preservation and exhibition of antiquities, some aspects of restoration, conservation, collecting and museums, legislation, artistic institutions and cultural heritage exploitation. Includes site visits within Rome.
Course Information
Programs:
Discipline(s):
Art History
Sociology
Urban Studies
Term(s) Offered:
Summer
Credits:
3
Language of instruction:
English
Contact Hours:
45