ARKEO 2433

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ARKEO 2433
The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt

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Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids, and why did they stop building them? Why did they depict things in ways that seem stiff and unnatural? Is ancient Egyptian art “art”? These are some of the questions explored in this course, which spans late prehistory (c. 3500 BCE) to the Roman period (early centuries CE). We will take a thematic approach, progressing chronologically and introducing key genres where appropriate. First, we will explore central issues of symbolism, landscape, and materials through the architecture and furnishings of temples and royal tombs. Next come the social worlds of art. Can we speak of artists? How were gender, class, and ethnicity represented? Finally, we will survey the legacies of Egyptian visual culture in antiquity and the modern West.


Distribution Requirements (ALC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-ITL)

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 2240, NES 2433

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1466 ARKEO 2433   LEC 001

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    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person