Corso di Storia dell'Arte Etrusca e Romana

Explore the fascinating world of Etruscan and Roman Art with this introductory course! Designed for beginners, this course provides a clear and concise overview of key concepts, sparking your curiosity for deeper exploration.

Each video lesson features visually rich slides with detailed image analysis, helping you understand the topics and learn how to interpret works of art.

Delve into the enigmatic Etruscan civilization, whose origins remain shrouded in mystery due to a lack of direct historical records. We'll examine how our understanding of the Etruscans is pieced together from external sources, often influenced by political agendas. Discover what scholars have successfully reconstructed about their history and culture.

Learn about the pivotal period when Rome was under Etruscan influence, a time of significant growth marked by the construction of early urban planning and defensive walls. This era is often referred to as the "Greater Rome" under the Tarquins.

Witness the emergence of Middle-Italian Art (Koinè), a unique artistic language born from the fusion of Greek, Etruscan, and Italic influences, flourishing between the 4th and 3rd centuries BC.

Follow the evolution of Roman art as it takes shape and transforms throughout history, from the Roman Republic to the rise of the Roman Empire and the reign of Constantine. This course offers a foundational understanding of the artistic developments that shaped one of history's greatest civilizations.

• Etruscan Art
• Roman Art History
• Middle-Italian Art
• Ancient Roman Civilization
• Art Analysis
• Etruscan Civilization History
• Roman Republic Art
• Roman Empire Art