ART 566 The Allure of Egypt
This course surveys the complex dialogue between Egypt, Greece, and Rome, focusing on the period between the invasion of Egypt by Alexander the Great (322 B.C.) and the Arab conquest (A.D. 642). The influence of Egyptian culture during these centuries was powerful and pervasive. The course explores this phenomenon in Greek and Roman art, architecture, religion, and literature, and includes an introductory survey of Egyptian art, architecture, and archeology.