Art of Ancient Egypt

CUNY Queens College

CourseARTH 204

The art and architecture of ancient Egypt, from the fifth millennium B.C to the defeat of Cleopatra by the Romans in the first century B.C. Focus on the cultural developments of the Nile Valley civilization and its interactions with other parts of the ancient Mediterranean world. The Great Pyramids, King Tutankhamen, and other fascinations of ancient Egypt come to life through classroom lecture/ discussion and museum visits.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

ARTH 204