Ancient Egyptian Manuscripts: Writing, Materiality, Technology (HA)

Subject associations
REL 404 / CLA 404 / HUM 404
Term
Fall 2019
Instructors
Verena Maria Franziska Lepper
Registrar description

In this course the different types of manuscripts, languages and texts from Ancient Egypt will be discussed. Papyrus is a prominent material from Ancient Egypt and we will study several examples in Princeton Collections. We will also discuss the use of modern techniques in manuscript studies like databases, ink analysis, x-ray and computer tomography. An overview will be given of the different materials including those from Elephantine Island. At the end, the students will curate a small exhibition demonstrating the specialties of ancient Egyptian manuscripts.