The 2014 Roger Moorey Memorial Lecture
Ancient Egyptian Biographies: From Living a Life to Creating a Memorial
With Professor John Baines, University of Oxford
Friday 30 May, 5.30–6.30pm, Wolfson College
More than in most civilizations, ancient Egyptians had themselves depicted in tomb decoration, on stelae, and in statuary. Thousands of examples survive, providing a rich source for studying what mattered to people in their lives and how they wished to be remembered. This lecture makes suggestions about the institutions that sustained the practice of creating biographies and discusses a range of relevant monuments.
Free, no booking is required.