ARTH 3120 - Ancient Egyptian Art (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course focuses on ancient Egyptian art and architecture from the time of unification c. 3000 B. C. E. to the annexation of Egypt by the Roman Empire in 31 B. C. E. Various methodologies and approaches are considered to analyze and interpret using terms and concepts critical to understanding the subjects and formal characteristics of the ancient Egyptian material record. Students will analyze stylistic consistencies and aberrations in a variety of media, in addition to the role of art in politics, religion, everyday life and funerary practice. Students will engage in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom including lecture, discussion, research, and/or writing exercises.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ARTH 2531.