Bedouin Arts in Egypt between Antiquities and Heritage in an Interactive Lecture at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Dr. Hala Mohamed Ahmed; Lecturer of Islamic Archeology, Department of Archeology and Civilization, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University

28 July 2021

07:30 PM

Online Lecture

The BA Antiquities Museum and Zahi Hawass Center of Egyptology, affiliated with the Cultural Outreach Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), in cooperation with the Department of Archeology and Civilization, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, organize an online lecture entitled “Bedouin Arts in Egypt between Antiquities and Heritage”.The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Hala Mohamed Ahmed; Lecturer of Islamic Archeology, Department of Archeology and Civilization, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University.The lecture will be broadcast on Wednesday, 28 July 2021, at 7:30 pm, via the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Antiquities Museum Facebook page.
    The lecture sheds light on the Bedouin society, which is an integral part of the Egyptian society, with its prominent civilization due to its unique characteristicsalong and exceptionalcustoms and traditions that are only connected with Bedouin societies. The nature of the Bedouin man and woman has been greatly reflected in their arts, such as their passion for the desert, their love for the tribe, and their simple lifestyles. Although the studies dedicated to studying the lifestyles, customs and traditions of the Bedouins are numerous, most of them were conducted by sociologists and folklore experts, while archaeological studies have been scarce.
    You can participate in the lecture using the following link, or by entering the meeting details below at bibalex.webex.com
 

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