Dr. Lansford's primary area of expertise is the historical topography of the city of Rome from antiquity to the present day. His work in this area is reflected both in his 2009 book 'The Latin Inscriptions of Rome' and in his teaching and research. He is currently writing an introduction to the historical topography of ancient Rome.
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Roman Art
Teaching
courses taught
ARTH 2049 - Introduction to Roman Art and Architecture
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Introduces the monuments and sites of the ancient Roman world from the foundation of Rome (753 B.C.E.) to Constantine (306-307 C.E.). Emphasizes the relationship of art, architecture, and artifacts to the political, social, and religious institutions of Italy and the provinces. Same as CLAS 2049.
ARTH 4109 - Ancient Italian Painting
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Explores the problems, theories and methods for understanding the iconography, styles, topologies, contexts and techniques of fresco wall painting in ancient Italy from the 6th century B.C.E. to the 4th century C.E. Topics covered include Etruscan tomb paintings, late Republican and early imperial fresco paintings from Rome and Campania and later Roman wall paintings, including the painted images in ancient catacombs. Previous coursework on ancient Italy or the history of pre-modern art is highly recommended. Recommended prerequisite: CLAS 1509 or ARTH 1509 or CLAS 2049 or ARTH 2049. Same as ARTH 5109 and CLAS 4109 and CLAS 5109.
ARTH 4169 - Topics in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary and may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 5169 and CLAS 4169 and ARTH 5169.
ARTH 4199 - Roman Architecture
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024
Examines the designs, functions and construction methods of ancient Roman towns, temples, baths, houses and civic structures, as well as utilitarian structures including roads and aqueducts. Emphasizes Roman architectural forms and spaces as vehicles for political propaganda and empire consolidation. Same as CLAS 4199 and CLAS 5199.
ARTH 5109 - Ancient Italian Painting
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Fall 2024
Explores the problems, theories and methods for understanding the iconography, styles, topologies, contexts and techniques of fresco wall painting in ancient Italy from the 6th century B.C.E. to the 4th century C.E. Topics covered include Etruscan tomb paintings, late Republican and early imperial fresco paintings from Rome and Campania and later Roman wall paintings, including the painted images in ancient catacombs. Previous coursework on ancient Italy or the history of pre-modern art is highly recommended. Same as CLAS 5109 and ARTH 4109 and ARTH 5109.
ARTH 5169 - Topics in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary and may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 4169 and ARTH 4169 and CLAS 5169.
CLAS 1061 - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024
Surveys the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its fall in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique cultural accomplishments. No Greek or Latin required. Same as HIST 1061.
CLAS 1100 - Greek and Roman Mythology
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Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023
Covers Greek and Roman myths as expressions of religious experience and imagination, of Greek and Roman culture and society, and as part of the fabric of Western cultural tradition. Of particular interest to students of literature and the arts, psychology, anthropology, and history. No Greek or Latin required.
CLAS 2049 - Introduction to Roman Art and Architecture
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Introduces the monuments and sites of the ancient Roman world from the foundation of Rome (753 B.C.E.) to Constantine (306-307 C.E.). Emphasizes the relationship of art, architecture, and artifacts to the political, social, and religious institutions of Italy and the provinces. Same as ARTH 2049. Formerly CLAS 3049.
CLAS 4081 - The Roman Republic
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Studies the Roman Republic from its foundation in 753 B.C. to its conclusion with the career of Augustus. Emphasizes the development of Roman Republican government. Readings are in the primary sources. No Greek or Latin required. Same as CLAS 5081 and HIST 4081.
CLAS 4091 - The Roman Empire
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Summer 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023
Intense survey of Imperial Rome from the Roman revolution to the passing of centralized political authority in the western Mediterranean. Emphasizes life, letters and personalities of the empire. No Greek or Latin required. Same as CLAS 5091 and HIST 4091.
CLAS 4109 - Ancient Italian Painting
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Explores the problems, theories and methods for understanding the iconography, styles, topologies, contexts and techniques of fresco wall painting in ancient Italy from the 6th century B.C.E. to the 4th century C.E. Topics covered include Etruscan tomb paintings, late Republican and early imperial fresco paintings from Rome and Campania and later Roman wall paintings, including the painted images in ancient catacombs. Previous coursework on ancient Italy or the history of pre-modern art is highly recommended. Recommended prerequisite: CLAS 1509 or ARTH 1509 or CLAS 2049 or ARTH 2049. Same as CLAS 5109 and ARTH 4109 and ARTH 5109.
CLAS 4169 - Topics in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary and may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 5169 and ARTH 4169 and ARTH 5169.
CLAS 4199 - Roman Architecture
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024
Examines the designs, functions and construction methods of ancient Roman towns, temples, baths, houses and civic structures, as well as utilitarian structures, including roads and aqueducts. Emphasizes Roman architectural forms and spaces as vehicles for political propaganda and empire consolidation. Same as CLAS 5199 and ARTH 4199.
CLAS 5109 - Ancient Italian Painting
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Explores the problems, theories and methods for understanding the iconography, styles, topologies, contexts and techniques of fresco wall painting in ancient Italy from the 6th century B.C.E. to the 4th century C.E. Topics covered include Etruscan tomb paintings, late Republican and early imperial fresco paintings from Rome and Campania and later Roman wall paintings, including the painted images in ancient catacombs. Previous coursework on ancient Italy or the history of pre-modern art is highly recommended. Same as CLAS 4109 and ARTH 4109 and ARTH 5109.
CLAS 5169 - Topics in Ancient and Classical Art and Archaeology
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary and may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 4169 and ARTH 4169 and ARTH 5169.
CLAS 5199 - Roman Architecture
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024
Examines the designs, functions and construction methods of ancient Roman towns, temples, baths, houses and civic structures, as well as utilitarian structures including roads and aqueducts. Emphasizes Roman architectural forms and spaces as vehicles for political propaganda and empire consolidation. Same as CLAS 4199 and ARTH 4199.
HIST 1061 - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024
Surveys the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its fall in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique cultural accomplishments. Same as CLAS 1061.
HIST 4081 - The Roman Republic
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Studies the Roman Republic from its foundation in 753 B.C. to its conclusion with the career of Augustus. Emphasizes the development of Roman Republic government. Readings are in the primary sources. No Greek or Latin required. Same as CLAS 4081 and CLAS 5081.
HIST 4091 - The Roman Empire
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Summer 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023
Studies Imperial Roman history beginning with the Roman Revolution and ending with examination of the passing of centralized political authority in the western Mediterranean. Emphasizes life, letters and personalities of the Empire. Same as CLAS 4091 and CLAS 5091.
LATN 2124 - Intermediate Latin 2
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Spring 2018
Selections from Virgil's Aeneid with attention to literary form and context as well as advanced grammar and syntax. Recommended prerequisite: LATN 2114.
LATN 3014 - Introduction to Latin Prose
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Fall 2018
Author or topic in Latin specified in the online Schedule Planner (e.g., Cicero, Livy, Pliny). May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Formerly CLAS 3014.
LATN 4024 - Latin Prose Composition
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Spring 2022
Reviews grammar and syntax. Introduces Latin prose style and composition. Recommended prerequisites: LATN 3014 and LATN 3024. Same as LATN 5024.
LATN 5024 - Latin Prose Composition
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Spring 2022
Reviews grammar and syntax. Introduces Latin prose style and composition. Same as LATN 4024. Formerly CLAS 5024.
