NMC250H1

Pyramids, Temples, and Tombs: An Introduction to Egyptian Art and Architecture

Monuments like the Great Pyramid of Giza or the incredible temple at Karnak are some of the defining elements of Pharaonic civilization. This course will introduce students to ancient Egyptian architecture and trace its development from the Predynastic through the New Kingdom. Using textual, archaeological, and pictorial evidence, this course will investigate the emergence of mudbrick and stone architecture, how the construction of pyramids and other monuments was organized, and changes in tomb and temple construction over time.