ART HIS M119D
Archaeology and Art of Christian and Islamic Egypt
Description: (Same as Archaeology M112, Islamic Studies M112, and Middle Eastern Studies M112.) Lecture, three hours. Culture of Egypt transformed gradually after Muslim conquest in mid-7th century CE. According to material evidence such as ceramics, textiles, architectural forms, and building techniques, it is functionally impossible to separate pre-Islamic Christian Egypt from early Islamic Egypt. Although population may have become largely Muslim by 10th century, Egypt remained Coptic in many senses even to 14th century and retains sizeable Christian minority to present. Survey of archaeological remains and standing architecture of Egypt from 6th to 19th century, charting changes and continuities in material culture and shifts in human geography and land use. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
Most Helpful Review
Spring 2025 - I have no clue why this class is graded so poorly. Professor Burke is a great teacher and you can tell she really cares about what she's teaching. This is a cool and really niche subject that you won't be able to learn about easily elsewhere. My only tips are to definitely go to class and make sure you do the term lists both on time, and well! The term lists and the midterm basically make or break your grade, but the actual workload for the class is very manageable. You'll be ok if you don't do any of the readings but make sure to at least skim a couple so you understand what's happening in the class. Overall, I really recc this class, esp if you have a soft spot for Egyptology! :)
Spring 2025 - I have no clue why this class is graded so poorly. Professor Burke is a great teacher and you can tell she really cares about what she's teaching. This is a cool and really niche subject that you won't be able to learn about easily elsewhere. My only tips are to definitely go to class and make sure you do the term lists both on time, and well! The term lists and the midterm basically make or break your grade, but the actual workload for the class is very manageable. You'll be ok if you don't do any of the readings but make sure to at least skim a couple so you understand what's happening in the class. Overall, I really recc this class, esp if you have a soft spot for Egyptology! :)