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Roman Wine in Greek Bottles: The Rebirth of Athens

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This lecture examines the rebirth of Athens under Roman rule, focusing on building programs and monuments associated with Augustus, Agrippa, Hadrian, and Philopappos. It considers how Greek materials and craftsmanship supported creative exchanges between Greek and Roman architectural traditions.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Greek and Roman Athens
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- Chapter 2. Augustus and the Athenian Acropolis
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- Chapter 3. Agrippas Building Program in Athens
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- Chapter 4. The Roman Agora and the Tower of the Winds
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- Chapter 5. Architecture in Athens under Hadrian
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- Chapter 6. The Monument of Philopappos on the Mouseion Hill
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  • a wonderful update on the roman influences in Athens , demonstrating clearly that not only did the greeks influence the romans but a vice versa also happened

    the monuments listed in this update are extraordinary and are testament to roman engineering with greek influences and how in sync both cultures were throughout antiquity

    I would recommend this course for anyone with a passion for the greco roman world

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