A12. Egyptian Art and Culture: What’s Real and What’s Myth

Throughout this course, we will look at what’s myth and what’s researched fact in Egyptian history and culture through Zoom lecture with slides, videos, objects, and discussion. These talks show how artists, craftspeople, architects, and poets created art and writing to give one a better understanding of Egyptian culture and values. An overview of the Egyptian dynasties will be provided with focus on major moments from early times through to modern. Each lecture is broken into themes with focus on dynastic life and its impact on modern art and architecture in Egypt today.

INSTRUCTOR: Margery Gordon graduated from Classical High and The American University where she received a BA and MFA. She was highlighted in the book Museum People. Margery was written up in the Washington Post, Denver Post, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, and more. She served as museum educator at Smithsonian’s American Art Museum and National Museum of Natural History and has given presentations; and shown artwork throughout the U.S., and other countries.

NO REQUIRED BOOKS  Handouts and bibliography will be available.