The Legacy of Eternal Egypt in the Greco-Roman Imagination

This event is organized by HKU Fine Arts and Art History Alumni Association (HKUFAAA)

Date: 20 March 2026 (Friday)
Time: 6pm-7pm
Format: online, registration required, zoom link will be sent one day before the talk

This online talk will delve into the fascinating cultural exchanges between ancient Egypt and the Greco-Roman world, highlighting how Greco-Roman artefacts feature the imagined Egypt, how Egyptian art, architecture, and mythology had an enduring impact in the art production of later centuries. This talk pairs beautifully with the current exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Speaker: Prof. Susanna McFadden (Assistant Professor, Department of Art History, HKU)

Read more and register via HKUFAAA