The course aims to provide, through paleographic, codicological, historical knowledge, the means of identification, dating, possible localization, reading of the most important book writings from the first century a.C. until printing.

Study of writing related to the knowledge of materials, tools, techniques and methods of execution. Survey on the birth of the different graphic forms, on their development and decay, on the degree of reception among the public, with particular attention to the writings of Roma. The development of the writing from the early Middle Ages to the introduction of the press will also be analyzed in detail. We will try to outline a historical profile of Latin writing from the V century a.C. to the VI d.C., then from the graphic particularism ('national' writings) to the reconstitution of the writing’s unity (gothic humanistic carolina), up to the introduction of the press, with reading exercises, palaeographic analysis, possible codicological description, conducted on material provided during the course.

The knowledge of Latin and of Roman and medieval history would certainly be useful.

The student, in addition to being aware of the correct chronological development of the various scripts and their sequence, must be able to distinguish them from one another, date them, locate them if possible, and, of course, read them. He will also have to know all the problems related to the form of the book, the materials used, the writing instruments, important elements for the transmission of texts from Antiquity to Humanism

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

During the lessons there will be reading exercises of the single scriptures. The teaching material prepared by the teacher (such as slides, lecture notes, exercises) and the specific communications of the teacher can be found, tog

Teaching

Frontal lessons and exercises.

Attendance

 It is strongly recommended the frequency of the course for an easier and correct learning of the analyzed writings, work far more complex and demanding for a student not attending.

Course books

A. Petrucci, Breve storia della scrittura latina, Roma, Bagatto Libri, 1992; oppure G. Cencetti, Paleografia latina, ediz. a cura di P. Supino Martini, Roma, Guide Jouvence 1, 1978; oppure G. Battelli, Lezioni di paleografia latina, Città del Vaticano, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2002; oppure P. Cherubini-A. Pratesi, Paleografia latina. L'avventura grafica del mondo occidentale, Città del Vaticano, Scuola Vaticana di Paleografia, Diplomatica e Archivistica, 2010.

F. M. Bertolo- P. Cherubini -G. Inglese - L. Miglio, Breve storia della scrittura e del libro, Roma, Carocci Editore, 2004.

G. Petronio Nicolaj, Osservazioni sul canone della capitale libraria romana fra I e III secolo, in Miscellanea in onore di Giorgio Cencetti, pp. 3-28.

A. Pratesi, Nuove divagazioni per uno studio della scrittuta capitale in Frustula palaeographica, Firenze, Olschki 1992, pp. 191-219.

A. Petrucci, Scrittura e libro nell'Italia altomedievale, «Studi Medievali» 10, 1970, pp. 157-213, e «Studi Medievali» 14,2 1973, pp. 961-1002.

G. Cavallo (a cura di), Libri, editori e pubblico nel mondo antico. Guida storica e critica, Bari, Laterza. G. Cavallo (a cura di), Libri lettori e pubblico nel mondo medievale, Roma-Bari, Laterza.

Assessment

Oral exam

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

It is absolutely recommended for non-attending students to have a direct meeting with the teacher to clarify the preparation methods and the type of work necessary to achieve the required objectives.

Attendance

If there is an objective impossibility to attend the course in any way, contact the teacher in time to prevent and solve problems during preparation.

Course books

A. Petrucci, Breve storia della scrittura latina, Roma, Bagatto Libri, 1992; oppure G. Cencetti, Paleografia latina, ediz. a cura di P. Supino Martini, Roma, Guide Jouvence 1, 1978; oppure G. Battelli, Lezioni di paleografia latina, Città del Vaticano, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2002; oppure P. Cherubini-A. Pratesi, Paleografia latina. L'avventura grafica del mondo occidentale, Città del Vaticano, Scuola Vaticana di Paleografia, Diplomatica e Archivistica, 2010.

F. M. Bertolo- P. Cherubini -G. Inglese - L. Miglio, Breve storia della scrittura e del libro, Roma, Carocci Editore, 2004.

G. Petronio Nicolaj, Osservazioni sul canone della capitale libraria romana fra I e III secolo, in Miscellanea in onore di Giorgio Cencetti, pp. 3-28.

A. Pratesi, Nuove divagazioni per uno studio della scrittuta capitale in Frustula palaeographica, Firenze, Olschki 1992, pp. 191-219.

A. Petrucci, Scrittura e libro nell'Italia altomedievale, «Studi Medievali» 10, 1970, pp. 157-213, e «Studi Medievali» 14,2 1973, pp. 961-1002.

G. Cavallo (a cura di), Libri, editori e pubblico nel mondo antico. Guida storica e critica, Bari, Laterza. G. Cavallo (a cura di), Libri lettori e pubblico nel mondo medievale, Roma-Bari, Laterza.

F. Steffens, Latin Palaeographie, available online, an important repertoire of facsimiles, many of which are the subject of a lecture exam.

Assessment

Oral exam

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.