About this Event
Focusing on visual displays of kingship this course will examine the objects, costumes, jewellery and instruments used by the king and royal family in ancient Egypt. This will include objects used in the ceremonies of the living and also in the afterlife, for example royal coffins and shabtis. A variety of evidence will be reviewed, including religious texts, tomb and temple scenes, in addition to the objects themselves. We will review how style evolved over time and consider possible foreign influences. Key contexts will be examined, and we will consider the materials and technology used to create our royal emblems. We will also review royal gifts when the power and prestige of pharaoh was materialised.
Week 1 – Friday 24th May 10.30am, repeated Tuesday 28th May 7pm
Royal Jewellery – Pectorals: Hathoric and Heraldic
Week 2 – Friday 31st May 10.30am, repeated Tuesday 4th June 7pm
Royal Jewellery – to decorate, commemorate and protect the body
Week 3 – Friday 7th June 10.30am, repeated Tuesday 11th June 7pm
Flesh of the Gods: Royal Coffins, mummy masks and golden toes
Week 4 – Friday 14th June 10.30am, repeated Tuesday 18th June 7pm
Shabtis and funeral equipment of the king
Week 5 – Friday 21st June 10.30am, repeated Tuesday 25th June 7pm
Royal Gifts: International and to the court
You will recieve the zoom link for both live lectures. You are welcome to attend either or both.
Articles and links will be sent out after each lecture.
Event Venue
Online
GBP 45.00
