The Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East and Egypt

Undergraduate catalogue cross-listing

The art and archaeology of the ancient Near East and Egypt from the end of the prehistoric period, ca. 3000 B.C., to the beginning of the Iron Age, ca. 650 B.C. Focus on the rise of complex societies and the attendant development of architectural and artistic forms that express the needs and aspirations of these societies. Occasional readings in original texts in translation will supplement the study of art and architecture. For department majors, this course satisfies the pre-400 historical period distribution requirement. Two lectures, one preceptorial.