Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

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The Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah explores one of the most significant Roman monuments to survive from antiquity, from the perspectives of Roman, Jewish and later Christian history and art. The Arch of Titus commemorates the destruction of Jerusalem by the emperor Titus in 70 CE, an event of pivotal importance for the history of the Roman Empire, of Judaism, of Christianity and of modern nationalism. Together with your guide, Professor Steven Fine, you will examine ancient texts and artifacts, gaining skills as a historian as you explore the continuing significance of the Arch of Titus from antiquity to the very present. Course members will accompany Professor Fine on virtual “fieldtrips” to museums and historical sites in Los Angeles and New York where you will “meet” curators, scholars and artists. You will attend an academic colloquium and even “participate” in office hours. Students will participate in the latest advancement in the study of the Arch – the restoration of its original colors. You will learn how color was used in Roman antiquity and apply that knowledge to complete your own ‘color restoration’ of the Arch of Titus menorah relief.

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Mar 2023
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