Course
| code | AR223 |
| credit_hours | 2 |
| title | Architecture of Egypt: Time & Place |
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| prequisites | None |
| credit hours | 2 |
| Description/Outcomes | This summer course introduces students to the architecture of Egypt, covering keystone buildings and sites ranging from antiquity to the 21st century. The course depends mainly on site excursions. Accompanied by lecturers throughout the course |
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| ref. books | • EMPEREUR, Jean-Yves, Alexandria: Past, Present and Future, Thames and Hudson, 2002. • EMPEREUR, Jean-Yves, Alexandria rediscovered, British Museum Press, 1998. • HAAG, Michael, Alexandria Illustrated, AUC Press, 2004. • LEHNER, Mark, The Complete Pyrami |
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347_AR223_AR223.pdf |
Course Content
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Alexandria Weekrn- Orientation, review objectives, discuss student expectationsrn- General introduction to concepts and basic foundations of Egypt’s history andrngeographic regionsrn- Basic principles of architectural photography and on-site freehand sk
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Cairo Week
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3rnLuxor and Aswan Weekrn- Introduction to the history and architecture of both Luxor and Aswanrn- Trips to Ancient Egyptian sites such as Karnak Temple, Edfu, and others.rn- Nile feluccas and local architecturern- Nubian Architecture
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Siwa Weekrn- Introduction to Siwa and the architecture of Egyptian oasisrn- The Vernacular Architecture of Siwarn- A visit to Gaafar Eco-lodge (Village)rn- Desert safari and Bedouin life
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Final Group Projectrn- Seminar: Learned lessonsrn- Final project: Development and presentation
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Final Group Projectrn- Seminar: Learned lessonsrn- Final project: Development and presentation
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