Classics, Art History & Archaeology
If you are interested in understanding the visual, material and textual remains of societies from prehistory to the present, this unique interdisciplinary course is for you. You will learn to evaluate and interpret evidence and to present your ideas, while developing a greater understanding of the ancient world and of how the past has shaped the present.
Classics is the study of the history, literature, and material culture of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. It has inspired art, architecture, literature, politics, and science, and is central to understanding modern European society and thought.
Art History allows us to see and think in-depth about our visual world, from the great artworks of different ages to contemporary culture. It includes studies of style, social context, and conceptual analysis.
Archaeology is the investigation of societies through their material remains, from the distant past to the modern world. It enables us to trace the astonishing diversity of human culture, across the world and through time.