ARC 253 – POTTERY AND ARCHAEOLOGY

This is an introductory one credit course on analyzing pottery assemblages from archaeological sites. The course will take place over one weekend. Students will be introduced in the classroom to the methodology of studying ceramics from archaeological sites and the main forms of fine and coarse ware found on Roman sites around the Mediterranean. This will be followed by a practical session on fine wares where students will gain experience of sorting and recording archaeological material and a visit to Crypta Balbi museum to see their very extensive ceramics display. The course will finish with a lecture on the broader implications of pottery analysis for studying the Roman economy and society.

Pre-requisites: ARC 104.