100 Years of Exploring King Tut

The Art of Ancient Egyptian Religion

In 1923, archaeologist Howard Carter first opened the door to King Tutankhamun's tomb. One hundred years after Carter's discovery, we are still learning from the rich array of objects and art discovered within his tomb. Dr. Tasha Dobbin-Bennett of Emory: Oxford College will explore how art from the tomb of Tutankhamun can help us understand not only the religious developments experienced during his decade-long reign but also the continuity of a thousand years of religious thought. 

This program is intended for adults. No registration is required.

About Dr. Elissa Ferguson

Dr. Elissa Ferguson received her M.A. in Art History with a concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology from the University of Memphis and her Ph.D. in Art History from Penn State University. While her research concentration is ancient Egyptian art, she has minor fields of study in 19th century European painting and ancient Mesoamerican art. Dr. Ferguson’s research has focused on using tomb art in conjunction with textual and archaeological evidence to reconstruct ancient Egyptian social structures, particularly those of elite families.  

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