Surrealism in Egypt is the first comprehensive exhibition about the Art and Liberty Group (Art et Liberté –jama’at al-fann wa al-hurriyyah). This surrealistically inclined, politically engaged collective of artists and writers lived and worked in Cairo in the late 1930s until the late 1940s.
Struggling with European influence during its early years of independence, Egypt had its own ancient tradition of art, which influenced abstract modern art. This study day will examine the clashes and comings together of these ancient and modern factors.
Lectures on the day will cover:
- The principles and symbolism of ancient Egyptian art.
- The establishment of Egyptian collections worldwide.
- Modern archaeological excavations and discoveries of ancient Egyptian art.
- The influence of ancient Egyptian art on modern art movements.
- A guided tour of the exhibition.
Programmed in partnership with University of Liverpool, Continuing Education, Centre for Lifelong Learning.
Supported by Tate Liverpool Members