An Introduction to the Humanities: Block 2: The Colosseum (Course A103)

by Janet Huskinson

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Brings together art history and classical studies in an interdisciplinary case study of the design and social function of the Roman Colosseum. Explores the Colosseum as a symbol of Roman Society and its function as a place of punishment and spectacle. Also examines the architecture and design of the arena and the uses and design of modern stadia such as Wembley.

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Anthropology, Nonfiction
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722.7Arts & recreationArchitectureArchitecture from earliest times to ca. 300

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