Università Roma Tre

Books, documents and writings of everyday life

The course aims to address the study of Latin and Greek writings of ancient, late antique, medieval and protomodern ages, with particular regard to their value for historical and philological studies. In this regard, both book and document writings will be examined, illustrating the genesis and historical events of all the main Greek and Latin writings (including their use for manuscripts in the vernacular). The module aims to provide an advanced preparation in the analysis of the writings, accompanied by historical and cultural knowledge useful for the correct interpretation of manuscript evidence.
This course includes both the examination of reproductions of codes and documents, and the direct examination of manuscripts, through visits to archives and libraries. Knowledge of classical languages is recommended, but not compulsory. For any particular case, an interview with the teacher is necessary.

The examination will include knowledge of the materials distributed during the lessons (in paper and electronic format) and exercises.
It is also required the study of:

• E. Crisci-P. Degni (a c. di), La scrittura greca dall’antichità all’epoca della stampa, Roma, Carocci, 2011 (due capitoli: I oppure II + III oppure IV);
• A. Petrucci, Breve storia della scrittura latina, seconda edizione, Roma, Bagatto, 1992;
• A. Petrucci, Prima lezione di paleografia, Roma – Bari, Laterza, 2002 (Universale, 811)