ARTH 221: Ancient Monuments then and Now
Course Description
This course examines the "biographies" of three iconic ancient architectural monuments: the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Parthenon in Athens, and the Colosseum in Rome. We will explore the design, engineering, and original functions of these buildings. We will also investigate how people's preceptions of and interactions with these monuments changed over time, up to and including modern tourism. (F,YR)