Aileen Ajootian is a Professor of Classics & Art in the Department of Classics and the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Mississippi.
Research Interests
Areas of expertise include:
- Greek and Roman Sculpture
- Mythical Iconography
- Mediterranean Archaeology.
Dissertation:
Natus Diformis: Hermaphrodites in Greek and Roman Art (1990, Bryn Mawr College)
Publications
Women, Sexuality and Gender in Classical Art and Archaeology
(Chapter 11: The Only Happy Couple)
From the publisher:
The articles in Naked Truths demonstrate the application of feminist theory to a diverse repertory of classical art: they offer topical and controversial readings on the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean. This volume presents a timely, provocative and beautifully illustrated re-evaluation of how the issues of gender, identity and sexuality reveal 'naked truths' about fundamental human values and social realities, through the compelling symbolism of the body.
Courses Taught
- CLSC 1040 Sports in the Ancient World
- ARTH / CLSC 3150 Egyptian Art and Archaeology
- ARTH / CLSC 3160 Bronze Age Aegean Art & Archaeology
- ARTH / CLSC 3180 Greek Vase Painting
- ARTH / CLSC 3190 Greek Sculpture
- ARTH / CLSC 3200 Greek Architecture
- ARTH / CLSC 3210 Greek Art and Archaeology
- ARTH 3270 / CLSC 4150 Studying Ancient Artifacts
Dr. Ajootian also regularly teaches Latin at the introductory and intermediate levels.
Education
M.A. Classics, Bryn Mawr College (1985)
Ph.D. Classical Archaeology, Bryn Mawr College (1990)
M.A. Classics, University of Oregon (1982)