Ancient Egyptian Art

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This lecture course will explore the arts of Ancient Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs, from the first pyramids (ca. 3500 BC) through the death of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest (30 BC). We will focus on major royal monuments, temples, funerary art and mummies, statuary, and luxury arts. Emphasis will be placed on understanding Egyptian art within its cultural context, in order to better understand both the ancient civilization and the modern fascination with Egypt. Extra Fee. Prerequisite(s): one of ARTH 1450 , ARTH 1460 , or ARTH 2700 , or consent of the instructor.