Learning outcomes

An in-depth study of a theme related to Egyptian or Mesopotamian sculpture

Content

The different ways of approaching and interpreting Egyptian art are illustrated through an in-depth study of a particular issue. The aim is not only to present artistic developments but also to study the role that art played in royal ideology, funerary beliefs, daily life, religion, etc. The subject of this course is scupture.

 

Teaching methods

Part 1: Lecture with projections; powerpoint presentations available to students

Part 2: presentation of related topics by students based on articles and books made available to students

Discussions on topics related to the current year's theme.

Assessment method

Participation in class discussions

quality of class presentation

oral examination on the material covered in class and on the presentation made by the student

personal work

Language of instruction

French