Medieval Rome: Three case Studies with Dorothy F. Glass April 28, 2009

Medieval Rome: Three Case Studies
Dorothy F. Glass, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Art, University at Buffalo

Medieval Rome is best viewed vertically rather than horizontally, for it was built upon the ruins of ancient Rome. Moreover, because churches were often rebuilt, a vast and exciting historical panorama can be observed through the lenses of individual churches. The Church of San Clemente was built initially above a small edifice dedicated to Mithras and was rebuilt several times during the Middle Ages. Santa Cecilia in Trastevere was constructed on top of the remains of a Roman house. The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, built by Emperor Constantine the Great in the fourth century, was the seat of papal power during the Middle Ages.

This week’s topic:

April 28
San Giovanni in Laterano: The Pope as the Bishop of Rome

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