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Ancient Egypt: Art, History, and Mystery
380 students
What you'll learn
- Students will be able to identify objects and sites associated with Old, Middle, and New Kingdom, and Hellenistic periods of ancient Egyptian art history.
- Students will be able to recognize major Egyptian architectural forms.
- Students will gain an appreciation of the themes that defined Egyptian art from the Predynastic through the Ptolemaic.
- A comprehensive vocabulary list is found at the end of the course.
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Course content
3 sections • 6 lectures • 1h 2m total length
Requirements
- No specific set of knowledge or tools are required; bring an open mind and a curiosity for art and history!
Description
This course explores the arc of Egyptian Art History from a fresh perspective that integrates traditional art history with some of the most controversial theories proposed by recent historians. Be prepared to learn about aspects of Egyptian art, religion, astronomy, and civilization which you won't find in any other survey!
Who this course is for:
- High school or college students will find a basic survey of Egyptian Art History; academics and specialists will find controversial theories integrated into traditional history.