The body in antiquity
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Discover the significance of the body in Greek and Roman civilization with this free course. Explore various types of evidence, such as art and literature, to gain insights into ancient culture. Understand the importance of studying the ancient body for a better understanding of society. Learn about key theoretical approaches and cultural circumstances that shape societies’ views and treatment of the body. Gain knowledge of both ancient and modern perspectives on the body. Enrich your understanding of ancient civilization today.
This free course, The body in antiquity, will introduce you to the concept of the body in Greek and Roman civilisation. In recent years, the body has become a steadily growing field in historical scholarship, and Classical Studies is no exception. It is an aspect of the ancient world that can be explored through a whole host of different types of evidence: art, literature and archaeological artefacts to name but a few. The way that people fulfil their basic bodily needs and engage in their daily activities is embedded in the social world around them. The body is a subject that can reveal fascinating aspects of both Greek and Roman culture it will help you to better understand the diversity of ancient civilisation.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Understand what makes the study of the ancient body important for our understanding of ancient society
Understand the meaning and significance of key theoretical approaches to bodies (‘habitus’, ‘cultural scripts’)
Understand the central role of specific cultural circumstances in the way human societies view and treat the body
Display knowledge of some diverging ancient and modern approaches to the body.
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