CLAS 216 - Ancient Rome: The Eternal City Built, Imagined, and Remembered
3 HU, WR
Second Semester. In Antiquity, Rome was not only a physical place; it was also a metaphor for Roman power and the Roman way of life. This course explores Rome as both a place and an idea in the ancient imagination. Also considered is the metaphorical role that ancient Rome has played in modern politics and cinema. Evidence examined includes archaeologcial remains, ancient texts, modern political writings and architecture, and popular films.