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Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

Yeshiva University

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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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Steven Fine

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Yeshiva University

Now in its second century, Yeshiva University is the oldest and most comprehensive educational institution under Jewish auspices in America. It is an independent university that ranks among the nation's leading academic research institutions and, reflecting the time-honored tradition of Torah Umadda -- where Judaic and secular words intersect-- provides the highest quality Jewish and secular education of any Jewish university in the world.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Why the Arch of Titus Matters

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 27 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

8 videos

Steven Fine: Your Guide to the Arch4mWhy Does the Arch Matter?2mHistorical Context: The Jewish War and the Arch of Titus2mThe Arch: Romans and Jews3mColloquium: The Arch as a War Memorial, University of Southern California, 20155mObjects Depicted on the Arch4mVisiting The Roman Empire3mThe Arch: What Romans and Jews Saw1m

1 reading

Assignment 1: Field Research “The Arch of Titus is everywhere, if you know where to look!”10m

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

The Arch of Titus as a Work of Art

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 33 min)

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

The Arch of Titus in History

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 22 min)

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

The Arch of Titus from Antiquity to the Modern Era

2 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 61 min)

13 videos

After the War: The Spoils4mThe Temple Vessels and the Fall of Rome: Procopius4mThe Arch and Medieval Christianity9mThe Arch and Medieval Christianity: A Conversation with Prof. William Stenhouse2mThe First Book about the Arch, 17165mBernard and Picart's Religious Ceremonies and Customs of All the Peoples of the World (1723-1743)4mThrough the Eyes of Contemporary Scholars: Professor Fine with Professor Stenhouse3mTriumphal Arches From 1500s-1800s3mJews and the The Arch46sOffice Hours, Students ask Questions: Legends of the Menorah8mThe Arch at the Jewish Museum5mThe Arch and the Menorah at the Metropolitan Museum of Art5mJewish Artifacts3m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ARCH OF TITUS: ROME AND THE MENORAH

by HBJul 7, 2017

Fantastic course - I truly enjoyed this and learned so much - many thanks to Professor Fine and team.

by CCDec 1, 2020

I learned alot about this class. I would like to thank the instructor for a wonderful job and experience learning from them.

by RSAug 22, 2016

I rate this course as excellent. It was fascinating and I enjoyed the detailed study. I also enjoyed the beautiful filming of the various locations and especially the Arch of Titus itself

by ACOct 8, 2020

Fabulous course I learnt so much more about the symbolics behind the carvings on the Arch

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