Topic: Ancient Egyptian Art, 3000-1550 BCE: The Pyramid Age
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:00pm-2:50pm | MWF | White Hall 110 | Rosemary Robins. | HAP. | 4 | 12616 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: An introduction to the art of ancient Egypt from the late Predynastic Period through the Old and Middle Kingdoms to the end of the Second Intermediate Period.
Semester Details: This course is designed as an introduction to the art of ancient Egypt from the late Predynastic Period through the Old and Middle Kingdoms. It will examine the basic principles by which Egyptian artists worked, together with the techniques and materials that they used, and will consider the various purposes, religious, political and social, for which Egyptian art was created. The course will be structured chronologically, and will acquaint students with key works of art, placing them within the context of ancient Egyptian history and culture. These works will include the monumental pyramids built by the kings of Egypt to be their tombs and the lavishly decorated tomb chapels constructed for elite government officials
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2008. The Art of Ancient Egypt. ISBN: 9780674030657.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Class attendance required; visits to the Carlos Museum to study ancient Egyptian works on display; two short papers that will be revised, combined and expanded into a final 8-10 page paper on a single object in the Carlos Museum. | ||
| Midterm exam; final exam. |
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