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Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by 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.

Modules

Professor Steven Fine: Your Guide to the Arch

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  • Steven Fine: Your Guide to the Arch

Why Does the Arch Matter?

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  • Why Does the Arch Matter?
  • Historical Context: The Jewish War and the Arch of Titus

Perceptions of the Arch: Romans and Jews

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  • The Arch: Romans and Jews
  • Colloquium: The Arch as a War Memorial, University of Southern California, 2015

Office Hours: The Arch of Titus and the History of Art

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  • Objects Depicted on the Arch

FIELD TRIP: The Roman Empire at The Getty Villa in Malibu with Curator Claire Lyons

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  • Visiting The Roman Empire

Concluding Comments: What Romans and Jews Saw at the Arch

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  • The Arch: What Romans and Jews Saw

Assignment 1: Discover The Arch of Titus in Your World

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  • “The Arch of Titus is everywhere, if you know where to look!”

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

The Visual Power of the Arch of Titus

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  • The Arch as a Work of Art
  • The Arch: Location and Light

The Reliefs of the Arch of Titus

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  • The Scenes on the Arch
  • From Triumphal Parade to Modern Restoration

FIELD TRIP: More Roman Art at the Getty Villa

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  • Other Roman Art: Exploring the Getty, Part 2

FIELD TRIP: Visiting with Artist Ruth Weisberg

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  • An Artist's View: Ruth Weisberg

Office Hours, Students Ask Questions: What is a Menorah?/ How to Interpret an Artifact

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  • Office Hours: What is a Menorah?
  • Office Hours, Students Ask Questions: How to Interpret an Artifact

Assignment 2: Quiz - Some Basic Facts About The Arch

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  • Some Basic Facts About The Arch of Titus

Primary Sources: Flavius Josephus on Titus's Triumphal Parade-- Part 1

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  • Ancient Authors

Primary Sources: Josephus on Titus's Triumphal Parade-- Part 2

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  • The Roman Triumphal Parade

Primary Sources: Ancient Rabbis Reflect on Titus's Triumphal Parade

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  • Talmudic Rabbis of 3rd and 4th Centuries

Office Hours, Students Ask Questions: The Arch in Roman Society

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  • Office Hours: The Arch in Roman Society

Assignment 3: Romans and Rabbis on Titus’ Triumph: Evaluating the Primary Sources

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  • Assignment 3: Short Essay - Romans and Rabbis on Titus’ Triumph: Evaluating the Primary Sources

From the Vespasian's Temple of Peace to the Dawn of Modernity

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  • After the War: The Spoils

The Middle Ages: The Arch and Christianity

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  • The Temple Vessels and the Fall of Rome: Procopius
  • The Arch and Medieval Christianity
  • The Arch and Medieval Christianity: A Conversation with Prof. William Stenhouse

Early Modern Printing and the Arch of Titus

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  • The First Book about the Arch, 1716
  • Bernard and Picart's Religious Ceremonies and Customs of All the Peoples of the World (1723-1743)
  • Through the Eyes of Contemporary Scholars: Professor Fine with Professor Stenhouse

Triumphal Arches From 1500s-1800s

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  • Triumphal Arches From 1500s-1800s

Jews and the The Arch

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  • Jews and the The Arch
  • Office Hours, Students ask Questions: Legends of the Menorah

FIELD TRIP: the Jewish Museum, New York with Curator Susan Braunstein

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  • The Arch at the Jewish Museum

FIELD TRIP: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York with Curator Helen Evans

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  • The Arch and the Menorah at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

FIELD TRIP: Yeshiva University Museum, New York, with Director Jacob Wisse

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  • Jewish Artifacts

Assignment 4: Some Visitors to the Arch of Titus

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  • Assignment 4: Short Answer - Some Visitors to the Arch of Titus

The Arch of Titus in the Modern World

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  • The Arch of Titus in the Modern World

The Arch: An American Perspective in Brooklyn

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  • The Arch: An American Perspective, with Professor William Stenhouse

Jews Reclaim the Arch

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  • Jews Reclaim the Arch

FIELD TRIP: Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles with Executive Director Howard Kaplan

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  • Jews Reclaim the Menorah

Office Hours: The Menorah as National Symbol

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  • The Menorah as National Symbol

FIELD TRIP: Park Avenue Synagogue, New York with Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove

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  • The Arch and Modern Nationalism
  • Israelis Retake the Arch Menorah

Office Hours, Students ask Questions: The Arch in Modern Israel

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  • The Arch in Modern Israel

The Arch and Jewish Identity-- Concluding Comments

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  • The Arch and Jewish Identity

Assignment 5:  Writing a Short Essay, Modern History of the Arch of Titus Using Primary Sources.

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The Arch of Titus: Restoring its Color: Introductory Comments

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  • The Arch of Titus: Restoring its Color
  • Coloring the Ancient World

Introducing the Polychromy of the Arch of Titus

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  • Discovering Color at the Arch of Titus, 2012
  • Colloquium: The Polychromy of the Arch, University of Southern California, 2015--Part 1
  • Colloquium: The Polychromy of the Arch, University of Southern California, 2015--Part 2

Office Hours: Why Color Matters

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  • Revealing Color on the Menorah
  • Office Hours, Students Ask Questions: Why Color Matters

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  • True Colors: Digital Restoration Restores True Colors to the Arch of Titus! Biblical Archaeology Review, Spring, 2017
  • VIDEO: Colorizing the Arch of Titus: The Spoils of Jerusalem

Assignment 6: Colorizing Titus

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  • Assignment 6: Colorizing The Arch of Titus Menorah Panel

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  • Colorize The Arch of Titus Menorah Panel

Course Summation and Concluding Comments

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  • The Arch of Titus: What Was and What Will Be...

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Explore the Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah with Professor Steven Fine in this engaging Arts & Humanities course. Delve into Roman, Jewish, and Christian history through ancient texts, artifacts, and virtual field trips to museums in Los Angeles and New York. Gain skills as a historian and participate in unique activities like color restoration of the Arch's menorah relief. Perfect for beginners, this 600-minute course offers a foundational understanding of one of Rome's most significant monuments. Available on Coursera with a Starter subscription.

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