Events
Deep dive into artistic depictions of marine life in Late Bronze Age Greece (ca. 1600-1100 BCE) with Professor Emily Egan. Co-sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA).
Date and Time
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
164 Lake Ontario Hall, Grand Valley State University, Allendale campus
Description
AIA - CENTRAL & WEST MICHIGAN
164 Lake Ontario Hall Grand
Valley State University, Allendale campus
Wednesday, October 11
6-7 pm
Join us as Professor Emily Egan takes us us on a deep dive
into artistic
depictions of marine life in Late Bronze Age Greece
(ca. 1600–1100 BCE).
Amid a survey of sea creatures including
octopods, dolphins, and fish, special
attention is given to the
enigmatic argonaut. Professor Egan's research suggests that
argonauts were powerful royal symbols, on par with fearsome Aegean
“totems” like
lions and griffins. The painted forms offer rare
insight into the thought processes
and working methods of Greek
Bronze Age artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk
with
Professor Egan!
For additional information, contact [email protected]