Picardie Museum Lecture: Egyptomania, from the Renaissance to the Revolution

12 Nov

2 rue Puvis de Chavannes, 80000 Amiens

By Pierre Stépanoff, heritage curator and director of the Amiens Museums. Just like Greece and Rome, Egypt was the subject of a passionate rediscovery by the men of the Renaissance. This lecture will explore this enduring interest amongst artists, from the 15th century right up to the French Revolution, balancing scholarship with fascination. Booking required. Subject to availability. €2.

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