In 1922 the darkness of Tutankhamun’s tomb revealed vast riches which, amongst other things, spear-headed the design iconography of the Art Deco movement. Tut-mania a effected everything from jewellery and fashion, to architecture and design. Tutankhamun ruled for just a few years yet his 5,300 precious objects crammed into the smallest royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings, have become some of the world’s most iconic works of art. Howard wasn’t knighted for his discovery, find out why.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr Christopher Bradley
Expert in the history and culture of the Middle East and North Africa. As a professional tour guide and lecturer he has led groups throughout the Middle East and Asia. Has written extensively on Arabia and is the author of The Discovery Guide to Yemen, Insight Guide to the Silk Road and Berlitz Guides to Libya; The Red Sea; Oman; Cairo; Abu Dhabi and Nile Cruising. As a photographer has pictures represented by four photographic libraries. A broad range of lecturing experience, including to the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Institute of British Architects. As a film producer and cameraman he has made documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic TV and Channel 4.
OTHER EVENTS
Society
Dr Prasannajit de Silva
12 Jun 2025 - 13:15
Online Event
'The Grand Tour' - what it entailed and the impact it had on artist and the art that they went on to produce.
Society
Ms Nicole Mezey
11 Sep 2025 - 13:15
The Community Centre, Tarporley 113a High St
Online Event
Lucrezia Borgia’s other pastime: powerful women and their quest for art.