ANCIENT 251

Ancient Egyptian Art: Icon and Narrative

Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for ANCIENT 251.

Description

A study of key periods and cultural developments in the art and archaeological remains of Egypt (from the Predynastic Period to the New Kingdom). This is a chronological survey, examining the trends and changes in Egyptian art, including the plastic arts, architecture, and tomb relief.

Assessment: Coursework plus Exam

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for ANCIENT 251.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Availability 2023

Not offered in 2023; planned for 2024

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

Melinda Hartwig (ed.), A Companion to Ancient Egyptian Art, 2014. online through the university library.

Points

ANCIENT 251: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History or Art History, and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ANCHIST 251, 351, ANCIENT 351