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Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
ARY3930
Imperial Egypt and the Mediterranean world
C A Hope
8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton
Synopsis The subject provides a detailed description and analysis of
ancient Egyptian culture at its height during its best documented phase, the
New Kingdom or Empire (Dynasties XVIII-XX; 1550-1069 BCE). It will examine the
evidence of texts, monuments and archaeological data. A main theme to be
developed is Egypt in the wider context of the ancient Mediterranean world of
the Late Bronze Age.
Assessment Written (4000 words): 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40%
Prescribed texts
- Kemp B J Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a civilisation Routledge, 1989
- Smith W S The art and architecture of Ancient Egypt rev. edn,
Penguin, 1981
- Trigger B G and others Ancient Egypt: A social history CUP, 1983
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