Speaker: Dr. David Silverman, Eckley Brinton Coxe Jr. Professor of Egyptology, University of Pennsylvania, Curator of Egyptology, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
While writing and art often interrelate in many cultures, the unity of the two is perhaps most integrated and apparent in ancient Egypt. It may well have something to do with the fact that the two-dimensional representations so characteristic of Egyptian art begin to appear around 3100 BCE—at almost precisely the same time that hieroglyphic writing makes its first appearance—more than 5,000 years ago. Born together, these two means of expression continued in complementary use for more than 3,000 years, well into our own era, and produced a uniquely beautiful and intensely meaningful means of communication.
Reception to follow lecture.
For information: www.ancientartcouncil.org.
