ARH 3300 - Ancient Egyptian Art

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ARH 2750.
This course presents a survey of ancient Egyptian visual art and architecture from the pre-Dynastic period through the Roman occupation and Coptic Christianity. Emphasis is placed on the study of key monuments within a chronological framework, as well as the principles and concepts that underlie Egyptian art. The interrelationship of art with religion, myth and history will be a continuing theme. Art forms to be studied include architecture, sculpture, painting, mummified bodies, and a range of utilitarian objects, including jewelry.