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ART 210-01, Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt, Spring 2013
Tronchin, Francesca C.
Tronchin, Francesca C.
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Abstract
This course will explore the art and architecture of ancient Egypt. The chronological survey will examine the
material remains of these cultures with a significant emphasis on the social, political, and religious contexts in
which they were created. The rediscovery and study of these cultures in the 19th and 20th centuries and
museological issues related to this material will also be discussed.
Students will approach ancient Egypt through the eyes of art historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
Active reading, researching, and participation in class discussions are the means by which students will access
and learn course content. Among some of the course goals are the following:
To gain an understanding of Ancient Egypt and neighboring cultures, and the material world these
peoples created and valued
To explore the modern Western fascination with and reception of ancient Egyptian culture
To learn to read critically, both introductory texts and scholarly articles
To achieve the ability to discuss and write about art objects with appropriate and effective vocabulary
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This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.