Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Course Summary
Explore the landscapes and structures of ancient Rome, and learn about the history and culture of this fascinating city.Key Learning Points
- Discover the city of ancient Rome through the lens of its landscapes and structures
- Learn about the history, art, and culture of ancient Rome
- Explore the role of urban planning and architecture in ancient Rome
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the landscapes and structures of ancient Rome
- Develop an appreciation for the history and culture of ancient Rome
- Gain knowledge of urban planning and architecture in ancient Rome
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A basic understanding of history and architecture
- A willingness to learn about ancient Rome
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online and self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes
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- The Ancient Greeks
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Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Classics Professor, Author
- Art Historian, Museum Director
Related Books
Description
The course presents the topographical lay-out of the most relevant part of the city. Research developed on the Palatine since the end of last century by the team of Sapienza Classical Archaeologists opened a new phase in the urban archaeological investigation and in the scientific debate about the relation between archaeological features and literary tradition as well as the “correct use“ of both kind of evidence, key issues of wide archaeological and historical significance.
Outline
- Dalle rovine a una storia locale globaleA(metodi, procedure, strumenti)
- 1.1 Archeologia Classica: manufatti (oggetti, architetture, paesaggi) e storia.
- 1.2 Parlando con gli oggetti: dalla ceramica alla cronologia.
- 1.3 Parlando con la terra, pietre e mattoni: da strati e muri alla Storia.
- 1.4 Introduzione a Roma Antica.
- Quiz week 1
- Da una terra di confine al più grande insediamento del Lazio (13° - 9° secolo a.C.).
- 2.1 Prima della città : età pre urbana e proto urbana.
- 2.2 Il Lazio dall’età del Bronzo all’età del Ferro.
- 2.3 Roma dall’età del Bronzo all’età del Ferro.
- 2.4 Il Palatino dall’età del Bronzo all’età del Ferro.
- Quiz week 2
- Nasce una città governata da re (8° - 7° secolo a.C.).
- 3.1 La fondazione di Roma: mito e riti.
- 3.2 La fondazione di Roma: archeologia
- 3.3 Il Palatino durante il regno dei primi re 1.
- 3.4 Il Palatino durante il regno dei primi re 2.
- Quiz week 3
- Nuovi re prima di un nuovo Stato (6° - 3° secolo a.C.). Lezioni.
- 4.1 Roma durante il regno degli ultimi re.
- 4.2 Il Palatino durante il regno degli ultimi re: residenze aristocratiche e santuari.
- 4.3 Dalla Monarchia alla Repubblica.
- 4.4 Il Palatino in età alto e medio repubblicana.
- Quiz week 4
- I padroni di un impero (2° - fine del 1° secolo a.C.).
- 5.1 Il Palatino in età tardo repubblicana.
- 5.2 Templi.
- 5.3 Case 1.
- 5.4 Case 2 (la casa di Ottaviano).
- Quiz week 5
- La Capitale dell’Impero (fine del 1° secolo a.C. – inizi del 1° secolo d.C.)
- 6.1 Dalla Repubblica all’Impero.
- 6.2 Il Palatino dopo la battaglia di Azio (31 a.C.).
- 6.3 La Casa di Augusto 1.
- 6.4 La Casa di Augusto 2.
- Quiz week 6
- La città d’oro (1° - 2° secolo d.C.).
- 7.1 Il Palatino dopo la morte di Augusto (la dinastia Giulio-Claudia).
- 7.2 Il grande incendio del 64 d.C. e il Palatino di Nerone.
- 7.3 Un nuovo palazzo per l’Imperatore.
- 7.4 Le pendici del Palatino.
- Quiz week 7
- La città d’oro e il suo declino (3° – 6° secolo d.C.).
- 8.1 Un palazzo imperiale sempre più grande.
- 8.2 Una residenza tardo antica.
- 8.3 Un nuovo santuario per la dea Vesta.
- 8.4 Chiese sul Palatino.
- Quiz week 8
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the landscapes of ancient Rome with this fascinating course on Coursera. Students have praised the engaging content, knowledgeable instructors, and accessible format of the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The instructors have been praised for their depth of knowledge and engaging delivery, which makes the course material come alive for students.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content that sparks curiosity and interest in ancient Rome
- Knowledgeable instructors who are passionate about their subject and able to answer questions effectively
- Accessible format that is easy to follow and navigate, even for beginners
- Interactive elements that keep the learning experience fresh and engaging
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students have reported technical issues with the platform, such as difficulty accessing course materials or videos
- A few students have found the pace of the course to be too slow, or the content too basic for their level of expertise
- A handful of students have noted that the course could benefit from more in-depth analysis and discussion of certain topics
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Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.
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The course presents the topographical lay-out of the most relevant part of the city. On the other hand, knowledge means also preservation and defense of material remains and cultural memory....
