How ancient Egyptian coffins evolved from simple boxes into complex religious masterpieces.
In short: Explore the development of Egyptian coffins from their origins through the Third Intermediate Period. This lecture examines how materials, artistry, and religious texts transformed over centuries, offering a window into the social and spiritual lives of the ancient world.
This seminar provides a comprehensive look at coffin evolution, with a specific focus on the New Kingdom and the early 21st Dynasty. By analyzing funerary centers like Thebes and Akhmim, the talk bridges traditional iconography with interdisciplinary research to reveal how these objects functioned as markers of social status and religious belief.
Presenter Jaume Vilaró Fabregat, a researcher with the Vatican Coffin Project, details the circulation of artistic models and workshop practices. His expertise, gained through field work in sites including Saqqara, Deir el-Bahari, and Deir el-Medina, highlights the continuity and transformation of funerary traditions across Egyptian history.
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