Summer School with Paola BuziWhat Makes Egyptian Art Recognisable as Such?

25 July 2022

Photo: Musée du Louvre

From 12-16 September, the Summer School 'What Makes Egyptian Art Recognisable as Such? Understanding and Interpreting Pharaonic Artefacts from the Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic Age’ introduces students to Egyptian Art with a focus on paintings and sculptures. Registration is now open.

Many Egyptian sculptures and paintings from the era of the pharaohs are considered timeless masterpieces. Yet many questions surrounding this artistic era still provoke thought today: What are the characteristics of these works and what purposes did they serve? How did Egyptian art develop over time – and why do the figures depicted always look as if they are completely emotionless?

A one-week Summer School at the CSMC led by Paola Buzi, Professor of Egyptology and Coptic Studies at the Sapienza University in Rome, explores these and many other questions. Through discussions and varied audio-visual material, participants will learn to better understand and appreciate the richness of Egyptian artworks. More information about the course, including a full schedule, is available here.

Participants do not need to fulfil any prerequisites. Registration is open until 1 September.