The student will start the advanced study of Latin epigraphy through the exegesis of epigraphic documents useful to deepen aspects of the Roman and Romanized world.
Curriculum
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DISCIPLINARY FIELD: L-ANT/03
“Aristocracy by birth, aristocracy by service. The inscriptions of the praetorian prefects of the 4th century”.
The praetorian prefecture was reformed by Constantine the sole Augustus between 326 and 328 AD. The transformation of the office from a role dangerously close to the Augusti to the top of the diocesan and provincial administration, definitively distant from the person of the emperor, explains the evolution of the typology of epigraphic messages relating to the late antique praetorian prefects. The new institutional status of the office in the 4th century had important epigraphic reflections on the typology and preservation of the inscribed monuments erected in honour of the prefects and commissioned by the prefects themselves. It is possible to reflect on the consistency and representativeness of this surviving epigraphic materials.The student is asked to reconstruct the historical context of the careers of the prefects, to formulate hypotheses on the paths of realization and preservation of the inscribed monuments, as well as to outline the social profile of this aristocracy at the top of the late Roman Empire: the aristocracy by birth, and the aristocracy of individuals ascended for their meritorious service.
Non-attending Students:
- A. Buonopane, Manuale di epigrafia latina, NUOVA EDIZIONE, Roma (Carocci) 2020 (contiene link con la traduzione italiana dei testi epigrafici esaminati) [mandatory];
- Terme di Diocleziano. La collezione epigrafica, edited by R. Friggeri, M.G. Granino Cecere, G. Gregori, Milan (Electa) 2012 [757 pp. - € 49,00]: mandatory study of Room I + 4 Rooms of your choice.
Exercises: Visit to the 'Epigraphic Collection' of the National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome.
Mutuazione: 20702448 EPIGRAFIA LATINA L.M. in Religioni, Culture, Storia LM-64 N0 PORENA PIERFRANCESCO
Programme
Pierfrancesco PORENA, Latin Epigraphy (Master degree) (36 hours - 6 ECTS)DISCIPLINARY FIELD: L-ANT/03
“Aristocracy by birth, aristocracy by service. The inscriptions of the praetorian prefects of the 4th century”.
The praetorian prefecture was reformed by Constantine the sole Augustus between 326 and 328 AD. The transformation of the office from a role dangerously close to the Augusti to the top of the diocesan and provincial administration, definitively distant from the person of the emperor, explains the evolution of the typology of epigraphic messages relating to the late antique praetorian prefects. The new institutional status of the office in the 4th century had important epigraphic reflections on the typology and preservation of the inscribed monuments erected in honour of the prefects and commissioned by the prefects themselves. It is possible to reflect on the consistency and representativeness of this surviving epigraphic materials.The student is asked to reconstruct the historical context of the careers of the prefects, to formulate hypotheses on the paths of realization and preservation of the inscribed monuments, as well as to outline the social profile of this aristocracy at the top of the late Roman Empire: the aristocracy by birth, and the aristocracy of individuals ascended for their meritorious service.
Core Documentation
Attending Students: Handouts (PDFs) and materials provided by the teacher at the beginning of the course and during the lessons.Non-attending Students:
- A. Buonopane, Manuale di epigrafia latina, NUOVA EDIZIONE, Roma (Carocci) 2020 (contiene link con la traduzione italiana dei testi epigrafici esaminati) [mandatory];
- Terme di Diocleziano. La collezione epigrafica, edited by R. Friggeri, M.G. Granino Cecere, G. Gregori, Milan (Electa) 2012 [757 pp. - € 49,00]: mandatory study of Room I + 4 Rooms of your choice.
Exercises: Visit to the 'Epigraphic Collection' of the National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome.
Type of delivery of the course
▪ SEMESTER : FIRST (October - November 2021). ▪ START OF LESSONS : first week of October 2021. Classroom lessons by teacher with the help of PDF and Power Point slides (36 hours) (45’ + 45’ lesson). Exercises on original inscriptions at the Epigraphic Collection of the Museo Nazionale Romano Terme di Diocleziano; Lapidary Gallery of the Capitoline Museums, and possibly at other collections of original epigraphs. The teacher's lessons and exercises aim to introduce students to the different categories of Latin language epigraphic sources, the criteria of their ancient production, their history and their modern edition (paper and digital). Language of teaching: Italian (programs in English, French, German, Spanish can be agreed upon).Attendance
Attendance is not compulsory, but it is advisable to attend at least half of the lessons. In the case of overlaps with other lessons, it is advisable to share notes with other students attending.Type of evaluation
The oral exam takes place in the teacher's office or in a classroom in the Department of Humanities / Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici (via Ostiense, 234 - Rome). The exam aims to assess not only the candidate's knowledge of Latin epigraphy, but also the ability to contextualize the individual inscriptions in their category of epigraphic message and in their historical and functional context. The exam also aims to assess the critical skills acquired by the candidate and his ability to analyse, read, translate, transcribe, integrate, interpret, date the different inscriptions studied. Finally, the examination aims to verify the candidate's skills in orienting between the different collections of printed inscriptions and in online databases, and to use these tools for research. The exam can be taken in Italian or in a language of your choice between English, French, German or Spanish. The calendar of appeals and the examination room will be indicated on the websites and on the teacher's bulletin board. teacher profile teaching materials
DISCIPLINARY FIELD: L-ANT/03
“Aristocracy by birth, aristocracy by service. The inscriptions of the praetorian prefects of the 4th century”.
The praetorian prefecture was reformed by Constantine the sole Augustus between 326 and 328 AD. The transformation of the office from a role dangerously close to the Augusti to the top of the diocesan and provincial administration, definitively distant from the person of the emperor, explains the evolution of the typology of epigraphic messages relating to the late antique praetorian prefects. The new institutional status of the office in the 4th century had important epigraphic reflections on the typology and preservation of the inscribed monuments erected in honour of the prefects and commissioned by the prefects themselves. It is possible to reflect on the consistency and representativeness of this surviving epigraphic materials.The student is asked to reconstruct the historical context of the careers of the prefects, to formulate hypotheses on the paths of realization and preservation of the inscribed monuments, as well as to outline the social profile of this aristocracy at the top of the late Roman Empire: the aristocracy by birth, and the aristocracy of individuals ascended for their meritorious service.
Non-attending Students:
- A. Buonopane, Manuale di epigrafia latina, NUOVA EDIZIONE, Roma (Carocci) 2020 (contiene link con la traduzione italiana dei testi epigrafici esaminati) [mandatory];
- Terme di Diocleziano. La collezione epigrafica, edited by R. Friggeri, M.G. Granino Cecere, G. Gregori, Milan (Electa) 2012 [757 pp. - € 49,00]: mandatory study of Room I + 4 Rooms of your choice.
Exercises: Visit to the 'Epigraphic Collection' of the National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome.
Mutuazione: 20702448 EPIGRAFIA LATINA L.M. in Religioni, Culture, Storia LM-64 N0 PORENA PIERFRANCESCO
Programme
Pierfrancesco PORENA, Latin Epigraphy (Master degree) (36 hours - 6 ECTS)DISCIPLINARY FIELD: L-ANT/03
“Aristocracy by birth, aristocracy by service. The inscriptions of the praetorian prefects of the 4th century”.
The praetorian prefecture was reformed by Constantine the sole Augustus between 326 and 328 AD. The transformation of the office from a role dangerously close to the Augusti to the top of the diocesan and provincial administration, definitively distant from the person of the emperor, explains the evolution of the typology of epigraphic messages relating to the late antique praetorian prefects. The new institutional status of the office in the 4th century had important epigraphic reflections on the typology and preservation of the inscribed monuments erected in honour of the prefects and commissioned by the prefects themselves. It is possible to reflect on the consistency and representativeness of this surviving epigraphic materials.The student is asked to reconstruct the historical context of the careers of the prefects, to formulate hypotheses on the paths of realization and preservation of the inscribed monuments, as well as to outline the social profile of this aristocracy at the top of the late Roman Empire: the aristocracy by birth, and the aristocracy of individuals ascended for their meritorious service.
Core Documentation
Attending Students: Handouts (PDFs) and materials provided by the teacher at the beginning of the course and during the lessons.Non-attending Students:
- A. Buonopane, Manuale di epigrafia latina, NUOVA EDIZIONE, Roma (Carocci) 2020 (contiene link con la traduzione italiana dei testi epigrafici esaminati) [mandatory];
- Terme di Diocleziano. La collezione epigrafica, edited by R. Friggeri, M.G. Granino Cecere, G. Gregori, Milan (Electa) 2012 [757 pp. - € 49,00]: mandatory study of Room I + 4 Rooms of your choice.
Exercises: Visit to the 'Epigraphic Collection' of the National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome.
Type of delivery of the course
▪ SEMESTER : FIRST (October - November 2021). ▪ START OF LESSONS : first week of October 2021. Classroom lessons by teacher with the help of PDF and Power Point slides (36 hours) (45’ + 45’ lesson). Exercises on original inscriptions at the Epigraphic Collection of the Museo Nazionale Romano Terme di Diocleziano; Lapidary Gallery of the Capitoline Museums, and possibly at other collections of original epigraphs. The teacher's lessons and exercises aim to introduce students to the different categories of Latin language epigraphic sources, the criteria of their ancient production, their history and their modern edition (paper and digital). Language of teaching: Italian (programs in English, French, German, Spanish can be agreed upon).Attendance
Attendance is not compulsory, but it is advisable to attend at least half of the lessons. In the case of overlaps with other lessons, it is advisable to share notes with other students attending.Type of evaluation
The oral exam takes place in the teacher's office or in a classroom in the Department of Humanities / Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici (via Ostiense, 234 - Rome). The exam aims to assess not only the candidate's knowledge of Latin epigraphy, but also the ability to contextualize the individual inscriptions in their category of epigraphic message and in their historical and functional context. The exam also aims to assess the critical skills acquired by the candidate and his ability to analyse, read, translate, transcribe, integrate, interpret, date the different inscriptions studied. Finally, the examination aims to verify the candidate's skills in orienting between the different collections of printed inscriptions and in online databases, and to use these tools for research. The exam can be taken in Italian or in a language of your choice between English, French, German or Spanish. The calendar of appeals and the examination room will be indicated on the websites and on the teacher's bulletin board.