Archaeology

Course topic: ‘OBELISKS. ARCHITECTURE, IDEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE’ Course period: First semester The course aims to analyse the significance, especially in the New Kingdom, of this type of monument representative of Pharaonic culture. The obelisk will be analysed as a document of royal propaganda, and at the same time, its relationship with religious culture and the temple context will be studied. Starting from one of the most representative types of monuments of Egyptian civilisation, the course aims to offer a cultural model that accompanied Pharaonic ideology; particular attention will be paid to specific contexts in which the obelisk represents a significant element. The course may include visits to Roman obelisks. N.B.: the 6-credit course Code 1061186 corresponds to the first part of the 12-credit course “Cultural Models of Ancient Egypt”, code 10621376.

The course requires a basic knowledge of Egyptian civilisation; students who have not taken courses in Egyptology may refer to the volume listed in the bibliography for the bachelor course in Egyptology.

E.M. Ciampini, Gli obelischi iscritti di Roma, Roma, IPZS, 2004, pp.1-54. Ch. Kuentz, Obelisques (Catalogue Générale du Musée du Caire), Le Caire, Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale, 1932 (pdf free). St. Quirke, The cult of Re. Sun-worship in ancient Egypt, London, Thames & Hudson, 2001. Further bibliography will be provided during lessons (PPT presentations). Lesson notes; PPT presentations and materials made available on Classroom.

Given the content of the course, attendance is strongly recommended. For non-attending students, please refer to the section on ‘course structure’. The presentations used during the lessons will be made available on Classroom.

The final examination consists of an oral test covering the topics of the course and the texts indicated in the bibliography. During the examination, students must demonstrate that they have acquired the necessary skills and methodology to approach the topics covered in the course. The exam involves a topic chosen by the student, which will be presented in the form of a short thesis. The written text, max. 20 pages, must be sent to the lecturer by email at least one week before the exam date.

E.M. Ciampini, Gli obelischi iscritti di Roma, Roma, IPZS, 2004, pp.1-54. Ch. Kuentz, Obelisques (Catalogue Générale du Musée du Caire), Le Caire, Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale, 1932 (pdf free). St. Quirke, The cult of Re. Sun-worship in ancient Egypt, London, Thames & Hudson, 2001.

The course is in-presence. The programme for non-attending students (for justified reasons) must be agreed with the professor.

Course topic: ‘OBELISKS. ARCHITECTURE, IDEOLOGY AND DOCTRINE’ Course period: First semester The course aims to analyse the significance, especially in the New Kingdom, of this type of monument representative of Pharaonic culture. The obelisk will be analysed as a document of royal propaganda, and at the same time, its relationship with religious culture and the temple context will be studied. Starting from one of the most representative types of monuments of Egyptian civilisation, the course aims to offer a cultural model that accompanied Pharaonic ideology; particular attention will be paid to specific contexts in which the obelisk represents a significant element. The course may include visits to Roman obelisks. N.B.: the 6-credit course Code 1061186 corresponds to the first part of the 12-credit course “Cultural Models of Ancient Egypt”, code 10621376.

The course requires a basic knowledge of Egyptian civilisation; students who have not taken courses in Egyptology may refer to the volume listed in the bibliography for the bachelor course in Egyptology.

E.M. Ciampini, Gli obelischi iscritti di Roma, Roma, IPZS, 2004, pp.1-54. Ch. Kuentz, Obelisques (Catalogue Générale du Musée du Caire), Le Caire, Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale, 1932 (pdf free). St. Quirke, The cult of Re. Sun-worship in ancient Egypt, London, Thames & Hudson, 2001. Further bibliography will be provided during lessons (PPT presentations). Lesson notes; PPT presentations and materials made available on Classroom.

Given the content of the course, attendance is strongly recommended. For non-attending students, please refer to the section on ‘course structure’. The presentations used during the lessons will be made available on Classroom.

The final examination consists of an oral test covering the topics of the course and the texts indicated in the bibliography. During the examination, students must demonstrate that they have acquired the necessary skills and methodology to approach the topics covered in the course. The exam involves a topic chosen by the student, which will be presented in the form of a short thesis. The written text, max. 20 pages, must be sent to the lecturer by email at least one week before the exam date.

E.M. Ciampini, Gli obelischi iscritti di Roma, Roma, IPZS, 2004, pp.1-54. Ch. Kuentz, Obelisques (Catalogue Générale du Musée du Caire), Le Caire, Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale, 1932 (pdf free). St. Quirke, The cult of Re. Sun-worship in ancient Egypt, London, Thames & Hudson, 2001.

The course is in-presence. The programme for non-attending students (for justified reasons) must be agreed with the professor.