Classical Summer School
June 16 – July 26, 2008

Overview
The Classical Summer School is designed to provide its participants with an understanding of the development of the ancient city of Rome and its immediate environs from the earliest settlements to the age of Constantine through a careful study of material remains and literary sources. The development of architecture, sculpture, painting, the ‘minor’ arts, and inscriptions of the republican and imperial city will be studied as they reflect the continuous expansion of Roman power and cultivation. Participants in the program will learn to read the material remains by becoming familiar with the techniques of interpreting ancient city planning, architecture, and the various forms of art. Besides frequent excursions within Rome, the group will take field trips to major sites such as Palestrina, Gabii, the Alban Hills, Ostia, Cerveteri, Tarquinia, and Veii. Graduate credit for teachers is available at an extra cost to the tuition; interested applicants should contact the Director for further information.

2008 Director
Prof. Gregory S. Bucher, FAAR'93

Participant Information
Eligibility, tuition, application materials and deadline, scholarships

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