Dr. John Clarke

Professor

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Biography

John R. Clarke is a Professor in the Department of Art History at The University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University and began teaching at UT Austin in 1980. His teaching and research focus on ancient Roman art, art-historical methodology, and contemporary art. Clarke has authored seven books and 78 essays, articles, and reviews, with notable works including "Roman Black-and-White Figural Mosaics" (1979) and "Houses of Roman Italy, 100 B.C.-A.D. 250: Ritual, Space, Decoration" (1991). His thorough investigation of Pompeii and Herculaneum culminated in books like "Looking Lovemaking: Constructions of Sexuality in Roman Art, 100 B.C.-A.D. 250" (1998) and "Art Lives of Ordinary Romans: Visual Representation for Non-elite Viewers in Italy, 100 B.C.-A.D. 315" (2003). Clarke has also co-directed the Oplontis Project which publishes comprehensive findings about a significant luxury villa from 50 B.C.-A.D. 79 and has served on various boards including the College Art Association and American Council of Learned Societies. His current and past courses include subjects such as Roman art and representation, as well as contemporary practices in art history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1980-01-01 — Present

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, Texas, US

Teaching and research in the fields of ancient Roman art, art-historical methodology, and contemporary art.

Courses

EUS 347 • Art Lives Ordinary Romans WGS 345C • Love, Beauty, Protection

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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