The Art of Ancient Egypt with Arts Society accredited lecturer Lucia Gahlin

Ancient Egyptian art is appealing and instantly recognisable. In this study day we will explore the very particular way in which the ancient Egyptians chose to represent their world, and what they called ‘the other world’, in painting, relief and sculpture. We will examine what art meant to the ancient Egyptians, and where they chose to place it. Their principles of representation, style and proportioning were remarkably consistent for some 3000 years. In fact there was such a strict canon of art for the walls of temples and tombs that sketches and other informal pieces appear particularly striking. We will explore the materials and techniques of the Egyptian painters and sculptors, as we consider both their formal and informal works of art.

In venue (Winchester) and online via Zoom

Part of the 2025 Spring Study Course. Also booking:

• Monday 17 February 2025
  Marie Conte-Helm - Japanese Art and the West: from Namban to Japonaiserie
• Monday 24 March 2025
  Lucia Gahlin - The Art of Ancient Egypt