Target of the course is to deepen the use of historical sources, archaeological and of research with the purpose to face the study (urbanistic evolution, monumental etc.) of the city of the classical world.
Curriculum
scheda docente
materiale didattico
After a first part concerning the evolution of the city in Roman Italy (and its architectural, juridical etc. aspects) with the analysis of some sample cases, the course proposes to deal with the theme of thermal baths and houses in Rome and Ostia. The general aspects of these architectural typologies (construction, characteristics and evolution) and their relationship with history and the town will be examined.
* (Roman Town-Planning in Italy):
P. Sommella, Italia antica. L’urbanistica romana, Jouvence, Roma 1988 (pp. 17-32; 55-67; 83-92; 109-123; 143-164; 191-211: 227-250)
P. Gros, L'architettura romana. Dagli inizi del III secolo a.C. alla fine dell'alto impero. I monumenti pubblici, Longanesi, Milano 2001 (pp. 28-47; 134-166; 228-242; 260-270: 504-519)
**(Technical-constructive aspects of Roman baths):
F. Yegul, Baths and Bathing in Classical Antiquity, Cambridge, Mass., MIT Press, 1992, pp. 6-29; 48-91; 128-180; 356-395.
I. Nielsen, Thermae et balnea: the architecture and cultural history of Roman public baths, Aarhus, Aarhus University Press, 1993, pp. 6-36; 122-138.
A.L. Foulché, “Les Balnea de Rome à travers la Forma Vrbis Severiana et les Catalogues Régionnaires”, in MEFRA 123/2 (2011), pp. 597-611.
[https://journals.openedition.org/mefra/452]
M. Spanu, “Terme urbane romane e approvvigionamento idrico”, in AMNIS. L’acqua dalla materialità alla parola. Atti del Convegno Internazionale di Studi (Università di Pisa, 1-3 dicembre 2021), Sesto Fiorentino 2022, pp. 89-98
*** (Ostia)
G. Poccardi, "Thermes et bains de l'Ostie antique", J.-P. Descoeudres (ed.), Ostie - port et porte de la Rome antique, Geneve 2001, pp. 161-171.
C. Pavolini, Ostia [Guide Archeologiche Laterza] Roma-Bari 2006
M. Turci, “ Lo sviluppo del settore costiero della città di Ostia tra III e VI secolo d.C.. Keryx, 2020, 6, pp.131-171
[https://hal.science/hal-03523163v1]
Programma
Baths and Houses Rome and Ostia: evolution of architectural typologies.After a first part concerning the evolution of the city in Roman Italy (and its architectural, juridical etc. aspects) with the analysis of some sample cases, the course proposes to deal with the theme of thermal baths and houses in Rome and Ostia. The general aspects of these architectural typologies (construction, characteristics and evolution) and their relationship with history and the town will be examined.
Testi Adottati
General Section:* (Roman Town-Planning in Italy):
P. Sommella, Italia antica. L’urbanistica romana, Jouvence, Roma 1988 (pp. 17-32; 55-67; 83-92; 109-123; 143-164; 191-211: 227-250)
P. Gros, L'architettura romana. Dagli inizi del III secolo a.C. alla fine dell'alto impero. I monumenti pubblici, Longanesi, Milano 2001 (pp. 28-47; 134-166; 228-242; 260-270: 504-519)
**(Technical-constructive aspects of Roman baths):
F. Yegul, Baths and Bathing in Classical Antiquity, Cambridge, Mass., MIT Press, 1992, pp. 6-29; 48-91; 128-180; 356-395.
I. Nielsen, Thermae et balnea: the architecture and cultural history of Roman public baths, Aarhus, Aarhus University Press, 1993, pp. 6-36; 122-138.
A.L. Foulché, “Les Balnea de Rome à travers la Forma Vrbis Severiana et les Catalogues Régionnaires”, in MEFRA 123/2 (2011), pp. 597-611.
[https://journals.openedition.org/mefra/452]
M. Spanu, “Terme urbane romane e approvvigionamento idrico”, in AMNIS. L’acqua dalla materialità alla parola. Atti del Convegno Internazionale di Studi (Università di Pisa, 1-3 dicembre 2021), Sesto Fiorentino 2022, pp. 89-98
*** (Ostia)
G. Poccardi, "Thermes et bains de l'Ostie antique", J.-P. Descoeudres (ed.), Ostie - port et porte de la Rome antique, Geneve 2001, pp. 161-171.
C. Pavolini, Ostia [Guide Archeologiche Laterza] Roma-Bari 2006
M. Turci, “ Lo sviluppo del settore costiero della città di Ostia tra III e VI secolo d.C.. Keryx, 2020, 6, pp.131-171
[https://hal.science/hal-03523163v1]
Modalità Frequenza
While there is no obligation, given the nature and specificity of the course, attendance is strongly recommended. For those who cannot attend less than 80 percent of the lectures, it is suggested to ask the lecturer for a non-attending schedule.Modalità Valutazione
Final oral Examination. In particular, the learning test will take place through dialogues in which the student will be required to discuss case studies proposed by the teacher in class or examples of ancient building complexes from graphic and photographic repertoires. For the evaluation of the examination, consideration will be given to the mastery of the contents and acquired skills, the linguistic accuracy and lexical properties, as well as the argumentative ability demonstrated by the candidate.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
After a first part concerning the evolution of the city in Roman Italy (and its architectural, juridical etc. aspects) with the analysis of some sample cases, the course proposes to deal with the theme of thermal baths and houses in Rome and Ostia. The general aspects of these architectural typologies (construction, characteristics and evolution) and their relationship with history and the town will be examined.
* (Roman Town-Planning in Italy):
P. Sommella, Italia antica. L’urbanistica romana, Jouvence, Roma 1988 (pp. 17-32; 55-67; 83-92; 109-123; 143-164; 191-211: 227-250)
P. Gros, L'architettura romana. Dagli inizi del III secolo a.C. alla fine dell'alto impero. I monumenti pubblici, Longanesi, Milano 2001 (pp. 28-47; 134-166; 228-242; 260-270: 504-519)
**(Technical-constructive aspects of Roman baths):
F. Yegul, Baths and Bathing in Classical Antiquity, Cambridge, Mass., MIT Press, 1992, pp. 6-29; 48-91; 128-180; 356-395.
I. Nielsen, Thermae et balnea: the architecture and cultural history of Roman public baths, Aarhus, Aarhus University Press, 1993, pp. 6-36; 122-138.
A.L. Foulché, “Les Balnea de Rome à travers la Forma Vrbis Severiana et les Catalogues Régionnaires”, in MEFRA 123/2 (2011), pp. 597-611.
[https://journals.openedition.org/mefra/452]
M. Spanu, “Terme urbane romane e approvvigionamento idrico”, in AMNIS. L’acqua dalla materialità alla parola. Atti del Convegno Internazionale di Studi (Università di Pisa, 1-3 dicembre 2021), Sesto Fiorentino 2022, pp. 89-98
*** (Ostia)
G. Poccardi, "Thermes et bains de l'Ostie antique", J.-P. Descoeudres (ed.), Ostie - port et porte de la Rome antique, Geneve 2001, pp. 161-171.
C. Pavolini, Ostia [Guide Archeologiche Laterza] Roma-Bari 2006
M. Turci, “ Lo sviluppo del settore costiero della città di Ostia tra III e VI secolo d.C.. Keryx, 2020, 6, pp.131-171
[https://hal.science/hal-03523163v1]
Programma
Baths and Houses Rome and Ostia: evolution of architectural typologies.After a first part concerning the evolution of the city in Roman Italy (and its architectural, juridical etc. aspects) with the analysis of some sample cases, the course proposes to deal with the theme of thermal baths and houses in Rome and Ostia. The general aspects of these architectural typologies (construction, characteristics and evolution) and their relationship with history and the town will be examined.
Testi Adottati
General Section:* (Roman Town-Planning in Italy):
P. Sommella, Italia antica. L’urbanistica romana, Jouvence, Roma 1988 (pp. 17-32; 55-67; 83-92; 109-123; 143-164; 191-211: 227-250)
P. Gros, L'architettura romana. Dagli inizi del III secolo a.C. alla fine dell'alto impero. I monumenti pubblici, Longanesi, Milano 2001 (pp. 28-47; 134-166; 228-242; 260-270: 504-519)
**(Technical-constructive aspects of Roman baths):
F. Yegul, Baths and Bathing in Classical Antiquity, Cambridge, Mass., MIT Press, 1992, pp. 6-29; 48-91; 128-180; 356-395.
I. Nielsen, Thermae et balnea: the architecture and cultural history of Roman public baths, Aarhus, Aarhus University Press, 1993, pp. 6-36; 122-138.
A.L. Foulché, “Les Balnea de Rome à travers la Forma Vrbis Severiana et les Catalogues Régionnaires”, in MEFRA 123/2 (2011), pp. 597-611.
[https://journals.openedition.org/mefra/452]
M. Spanu, “Terme urbane romane e approvvigionamento idrico”, in AMNIS. L’acqua dalla materialità alla parola. Atti del Convegno Internazionale di Studi (Università di Pisa, 1-3 dicembre 2021), Sesto Fiorentino 2022, pp. 89-98
*** (Ostia)
G. Poccardi, "Thermes et bains de l'Ostie antique", J.-P. Descoeudres (ed.), Ostie - port et porte de la Rome antique, Geneve 2001, pp. 161-171.
C. Pavolini, Ostia [Guide Archeologiche Laterza] Roma-Bari 2006
M. Turci, “ Lo sviluppo del settore costiero della città di Ostia tra III e VI secolo d.C.. Keryx, 2020, 6, pp.131-171
[https://hal.science/hal-03523163v1]
Modalità Frequenza
While there is no obligation, given the nature and specificity of the course, attendance is strongly recommended. For those who cannot attend less than 80 percent of the lectures, it is suggested to ask the lecturer for a non-attending schedule.Modalità Valutazione
Final oral Examination. In particular, the learning test will take place through dialogues in which the student will be required to discuss case studies proposed by the teacher in class or examples of ancient building complexes from graphic and photographic repertoires. For the evaluation of the examination, consideration will be given to the mastery of the contents and acquired skills, the linguistic accuracy and lexical properties, as well as the argumentative ability demonstrated by the candidate.