Learning Objectives:

• Understand the cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts that gave rise to the art of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.
• Analyze the aesthetics, principles, and techniques utilized in Greek and Roman art, identifying key elements and their significance.
• Explore the relationship between the philosophical concepts of the time and their influence on the artistic expressions of the Greek and Roman cultures.
• Compare and contrast the artistic styles and characteristics of Greek and Roman art, and their impact on subsequent periods.
• Investigate the role of art in reflecting and shaping societal values, beliefs, and practices in the context of Greek democracy and the Roman Empire.
• Examine major works of Greek and Roman art, and articulate their historical significance, symbolic meanings, and technical features.
• Recognize the enduring legacy of Greek and Roman art and philosophy in shaping Western civilization and contemporary thought.