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Happy as a Pharaoh: Joy and Fulfillment in Late New Kingdom Royal Art with Dr. Tara Prakash
SATURDAY | MARCH 14 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | LECTURE
Presented by Dr. Tara Prakash, Associate Professor at the College of Charleston
In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was believed to stand between the human and divine worlds—and even his emotions were a source of power. This lecture explores how happiness was understood, described, and vividly portrayed in temple inscriptions and art, revealing a rich emotional world often overlooked by modern viewers.
Ticketed Onsite Event: Free for Bowers and ARCE Members | General $15
Recorded Online Screening: Free for Bowers and ARCE Members | General $10 | Online version will be emailed to ticketholders one week after the onsite event.
ARCE-OC: American Research Center in Egypt: Orange County Chapter PURCHASE RECORDED SCREENING
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