AHAR 314 - ETRUSCAN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

This is an upper level course studying the art and archaeology of the Etruscans from their emergence at the beginning of the first millennium BC until their absorption by the Romans. The course will take full advantage of the rich museum collections of Etruscan material in Rome and may include a field trip to the sites of Cerveterii and Tarquinia. The course will look at the origins of the Etruscans, their art and material culture, their interactions with other groups and their eventual absorption by the Romans.

Pre-requisites: A previous course in classics, classical studies, ancient art history or archaeology or permission of the instructor.

Students are responsible for all entry fees.