Arts of Alexandria & Final

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Alexandrian Art

Before Class:

Final research paper due date Week 10 Assignment: Final Research Paper

Readings:

Alexandria in Late Antiquity: Topography and Social Conflict by Christopher Haas. 1997, ch.2 “Civitas Opullenta”, pp.33-44. Alexandria in Late Antiquity : Topography and Social Conflict (seattleu.edu)
Ptolemaic paintings and mosaics and the Alexandrian style by Blanche R. Brown.
Cambridge, Mass., Archaeological Institute of America. 1957, ch. 3 “What is the Alexandrian Style”, pp.83-95. #79 - Ptolemaic paintings and mosaics and the Alexandrian style. ... - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library

During Class:

Lecture on Zoom: Dr. Mohamed Abdelmagid, the Chief Archeological Inspector of the Central Department of Underwater Antiquities in Alexandria, Egypt, will be joining us to talk about underwater archaeological discoveries from ancient Alexandria. His talk is titled "Maritime Facade of Ancient Alexandria in the Light of Underwater Archaeological Discoveries".

Zoom Link:

Marwa Elkady is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Lecture: "Maritime Facade of Ancient Alexandria in the Light of Underwater Archaeological Discoveries" by Dr. Mohamed Abdelmagid
Time: Nov 28, 2023 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://seattleu.zoom.us/j/94609302523?pwd=M0Q3SnhmNkZTZzY2Slh5K29WNU8wdz09

Meeting ID: 946 0930 2523
Passcode: 037660

Seminar & Reflections

Thursday, Nov.30

Observations & Reflections: Different Cultural Impacts of Ancient Alexandria on the Modern World

Before Class:

Readings:

Alexandria in Late Antiquity: Topography and Social Conflict by Christopher Haas. 1997, ch.2 “Civitas Opullenta”, pp.33-44. Alexandria in Late Antiquity : Topography and Social Conflict (seattleu.edu)

Suggested readings:

Ptolemaic paintings and mosaics and the Alexandrian style by Blanche R. Brown.
Cambridge, Mass., Archaeological Institute of America. 1957, ch. 3 “What is the Alexandrian Style”, pp.83-95. #79 - Ptolemaic paintings and mosaics and the Alexandrian style. ... - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library

Prepare discussion points.
Points of reflection.

During Class:

Seminar & discussion.
Reflections on findings and results of the research paper.
Discussing oral exam topics. Rubric for evaluating oral exam.pdf
Tips for the oral exam Exam overview.pdf

After Class:

Week 10 Assignment: Final Research Paper

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